con·cede 
/kənˈsi:d/ verb
con·cedes; con·ced·ed; con·ced·ing /kənˈsi:d/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way
▪ I concede that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon. ▪ When she noted that the economy was actually improving, he grudgingly/reluctantly conceded the point. [=he admitted that she was right] ▪ “Your plan might work,” she conceded, “but I still think mine is better.” ▪ It is generally conceded [=acknowledged, agreed] that they are the superior team. [=most people agree that they are the superior team] 2 : to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying to win [no obj] ▪ Although it seems clear that he has lost the election, he still refuses to concede. [+ obj] ▪ He's not ready to concede the election. ▪ They were forced to concede defeat. [=to admit that they were defeated] 3 [+ obj] : to give away (something) usually in an unwilling way
▪ The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government. ▪ The company says that workers are not conceding enough in negotiations. 4 [+ obj] sports : to allow an opponent to score (a point, goal, etc.)
▪ The team has not conceded [=allowed] a goal this half.
▪ I concede that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon. ▪ When she noted that the economy was actually improving, he grudgingly/reluctantly conceded the point. [=he admitted that she was right] ▪ “Your plan might work,” she conceded, “but I still think mine is better.” ▪ It is generally conceded [=acknowledged, agreed] that they are the superior team. [=most people agree that they are the superior team]
▪ The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government. ▪ The company says that workers are not conceding enough in negotiations.
▪ The team has not conceded [=allowed] a goal this half.
