concede
/kənˈsiːd/verb
उच्चारण कन्सीड
(अनिच्छा से) मान लेना, स्वीकार करना
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verb
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[T] ~ sth | ~ (that)…
to admit that something is true, often unwillingly
(अनिच्छा से) मान लेना, स्वीकार करना
- He conceded that the plan had failed.
- I concede that you have a point.
- I must concede that I did not read the whole chapter.
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- She conceded the point and moved on to the next question.
- Even his critics concede that he is hardworking.
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[I, T] ~ (defeat)
to admit that you have lost a game, an election, etc.
हार मान लेना
- The candidate conceded defeat at midnight.
- The leader conceded the election and congratulated the winner.
- The finalist conceded defeat after the third set.
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- The party conceded the seat without waiting for the final count.
- He refused to concede even when the result was clear.
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[T] ~ sth (to sb)
to give something away, especially unwillingly
(अधिकार, क्षेत्र, गोल आदि) छोड़ देना, दे बैठना
- The team conceded two goals in the first half.
- The government conceded some of the farmers' demands after weeks of talks.
- India conceded only one run in the last over.
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- The company conceded its market share to cheaper rivals.
- The union would not concede any of its main demands.
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concession noun
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Notes
Cloze tests often use 'conceded defeat'.
Cloze test में 'conceded defeat' phrase अक्सर आता है।