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Concede
Accepting Defeat
Use 'concede' to show you gracefully accept loss, without excuses or blame.

Despite the close race, she conceded defeat.
Admitting Truth
Use 'concede' when reluctantly agreeing with a fact or opinion you opposed.

I have to concede that you've got a point.
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