Monday, May 19, 2014

CONCEDES

WORD: CONCEDES

MEANING:
1. to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit, often grudgingly: He finally conceded that she was right.
2. to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election.
3. to grant as a right or privilege; yield.
4. allows, grants

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose
2. Nandan Nilekani concedes defeat in Banglore South

PRONOUNCE:
con•cede - कन्सीड

LINK: CONCEDES

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