Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Word of the Week (4)

word: concede

Definition:
verb
1: to grant as a right or privilege
2
a: to accept as true, valid, or accurate
b: to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly

Where: BBC
"Arsenal were coming under more pressure and conceded a penalty which appeared more than generous in favour of Kiev."

Sentence:
Although reluctant at first over whether or not to join the army Tim finally conceded to the idea of joining due to his fathers constant insistence.

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