CONCEDE means to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it, or to surrender or give up (a right, position, or advantage) to another. The word comes from Latin "concedere" meaning "to yield" or "to grant." In word games, CONCEDE is valuable as a 7-letter word that can earn the 50-point bingo bonus, worth 12 base points in Scrabble.
Yes. CONCEDE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends and 14 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | C | O | N | C | E | D | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
To CONCEDE means to acknowledge or admit that something is true, just, or proper, often reluctantly and after initial resistance. This verb encompasses several related meanings: admitting defeat or the superiority of an opponent, granting or yielding a right or privilege, and allowing or accepting something as valid despite personal disagreement.
The act of conceding often involves a shift from opposition to acceptance, whether in formal debates, political contests, legal proceedings, or everyday arguments. It implies a recognition of reality over stubbornness, and often demonstrates maturity, wisdom, or strategic thinking. When someone concedes, they may be acknowledging facts they cannot dispute, accepting an outcome they cannot change, or strategically yielding on one point to gain advantage on another.
Concession can be voluntary or forced by circumstances. A voluntary concession might be made to maintain relationships, show good faith, or demonstrate reasonableness. A forced concession occurs when evidence becomes overwhelming, resistance becomes futile, or the cost of continued opposition exceeds the benefit. In either case, the act of conceding often marks a turning point in disputes, negotiations, or competitive situations.
The word concede derives from the Latin "concedere," formed from "con-" (together, completely) + "cedere" (to go, yield, give way). The Latin "cedere" is the root of many English words including "cede," "recede," "precede," and "succeed." The original sense was literally "to go away" or "to withdraw."
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of CONCEDE.
Hooks: no front hooks; back CONCEDED, CONCEDER, CONCEDES.
Words inside CONCEDE: 38 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: CODECENCODECODENCONEDCEDECODECOEDDECOCODCONEDOCDONEE. See all words from CONCEDE.