Level730
verb (動詞)
concede
認める、譲歩する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、議論や交渉の文脈で、相手の主張や事実を不本意ながら認める、あるいは何かを譲る、という意味でよく使われます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
admit
acknowledge
grant
yield
📝 Business Examples
The company had to concede defeat in the market share battle.
その会社は市場シェア争いで敗北を認めざるを得なかった。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "concede"
After reviewing the evidence, the opposing lawyer had to _______ that her client's argument was weak.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 証拠を確認した結果、相手の弁護士は依頼人の主張が弱いと「認めざるを得なかった」という文脈です。
English: Reviewing evidence would likely lead to admitting a weakness, making 'concede' the best fit.
English: Reviewing evidence would likely lead to admitting a weakness, making 'concede' the best fit.
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