Concede

verb · SAT LSAT

Meaning: To admit, often reluctantly, that something is true or valid; also, to give up (as in conceding a game or election).

Examples

While the author concedes that remote work can isolate employees, she argues that its benefits outweigh this drawback.
After a recount confirmed the results, the candidate conceded the election.

Synonyms:

admitacknowledgegrantyield

Antonyms:

denydisputecontest

In a debate: "I concede your point, but..." Reading passages often concede a counterargument and then push back.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

Although the critic ______ that the film's special effects are impressive, she maintains that its story is weak.

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B) concedes. The word "Although" signals that she grants one point (the effects are impressive) before making her main criticism.

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showing that one feels superior to others

easy to notice

extremely complex and difficult to follow

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

humble submission and respect toward another

publicly declare to be wrong or evil

loss of reputation or respect

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true