Words to use
concede
/kənˈsiːd/ · verb
Admit that something is true or valid, often reluctantly.
Tone
Reasoned and sometimes reluctant.
When it earns its place
Use concede when...
Use it when you recognise the force of a point while a larger disagreement remains.
Three natural examples
01I concede that the original plan was simpler.
02She would not concede the central point.
03Even his critics concede that the ending is powerful.
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When to choose another word
Concede often carries reluctance or debate. Admit may be more natural for a simple personal mistake.
Common slip
Meaning is only half the job
Conceding a point is not the same as agreeing with the entire argument.
Use it today
Concede one fair point without abandoning your whole view.
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