Collocations for concede - verb
ADV.
eventually, finally | readily
She readily concedes that there is much work still to be done.
She readily concedes that there is much work still to be done.
grudgingly, reluctantly
He reluctantly conceded that he was not fit enough to play in the match.
He reluctantly conceded that he was not fit enough to play in the match.
VERB + CONCEDE
be forced to | be prepared to, be willing to
He was not prepared to concede that he had acted illegally.
He was not prepared to concede that he had acted illegally.
be reluctant to, be unwilling to | refuse to
PREP.
to
The firm should concede a significant salary increase to its employees.
The firm should concede a significant salary increase to its employees.