concede

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Concede' means admitting something is true or correct, often after initially resisting or denying it. Think of it as a polite way to say you lost an argument.

Examples in Different Contexts

In technology debates, 'concede' can imply admitting a platform's limitation. A tech lead might remark, 'While our software is powerful, I concede it's not user-friendly for beginners.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The test results show a significant improvement in the updated version's performance. It seems to resolve prior issues.

Response:

With the clear improvements in performance, I'll have to concede that the updated version is superior.

Creative

Scenario:

The client seems taken with the second design concept. They feel it aligns more closely with their vision.

Response:

Hearing the client's feedback, I concede that the second design concept better reflects their vision.