verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

concede, yield, submit

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Example Sentences

Example:Even though the evidence was against him, he still would not concede the point.

Definition:To accept the truth or validity of something, often unwillingly or reluctantly.

From concede

Example:Under pressure, the witness finally yielded to the interrogators' demands.

Definition:To give in or allow something to happen, often after resistance.

From yield

Example:The children had to be coaxed into submitting to the rules of the game.

Definition:To give in to someone or give up contested ground.

From submit