concession — something that is granted or given up, typically in order to end a dispute or reach an agreement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is granted or given up, typically in order to end a dispute or reach an agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɛʃən/
Example Sentences
- After arguing for hours, mom made a concession and let me eat ice cream for breakfast.
- The candidate gave a concession speech after losing the election.
- My dad got the hot dog concession at the baseball park, so now we eat free hot dogs all summer!
concession
NOUN[/kənˈsɛʃən/]
something that is granted or given up, typically in order to end a dispute or reach an agreement
After hours of debate, the mayor finally made a concession to the protesters.
Con makes cession — gives up his treasures in concession!
In recession session, concession is the lesson.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concessio', derived from 'concedere' meaning 'to grant' or 'to yield', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'cedere' (to go, yield). The word entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
con- (together) + ced (go, yield) + -ion (noun suffix) = concession
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After arguing for hours, mom made a concession and let me eat ice cream for breakfast.”
“The candidate gave a concession speech after losing the election.”
“My dad got the hot dog concession at the baseball park, so now we eat free hot dogs all summer!”
“Both sides will need to make concessions if they want to reach an agreement.”
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