Conceded

/kənˈsidɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of concede; admitted as true, yielded or surrendered, especially in defeat or argument.

Etymology

From Latin 'concedere', from 'con-' (together) plus 'cedere' (to go, yield). Originally meant 'to go away' or 'withdraw', evolving to mean 'yield' or 'admit defeat'.

Kelly Says

The Latin roots of 'concede' literally mean 'to go together' - suggesting that true concession isn't just giving up, but moving together toward a shared understanding or acceptance of reality.

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