v. 1) to admit that something is true, logical, etc. after first denying it or resisting it; 2) to give something away, especially unwillingly
A dog waiting by the door every day for its owner to return
"White Flag" by Dido
Despite the title, Dido refuses to concede and will not surrender.
cedceed, cess withdraw, yield, go“ ” cede v. intercede v. concession n.