Concession

Synonyms of concession

• surrender
• compromise
• grant

Antonyms of concession

• rejection
• denial
• refusal

Collocations of concession

make a concession

Frequency: 80 %

I had to make a concession in order to reach a compromise.

concession stand

Frequency: 70 %

I bought some popcorn at the concession stand during the movie.

concession speech

Frequency: 60 %

After losing the election, the candidate gave a concession speech.

concession agreement

Frequency: 50 %

The two companies signed a concession agreement for the use of the land.

concession fee

Frequency: 40 %

The concession fee for renting the park pavilion was quite high.

Idiomatic Expressions for concession

• Phrase: concession speech
  Meaning: a speech given by a candidate who has lost an election, acknowledging their defeat and congratulating the winner
  Usage: After the election results were announced, the candidate gave a gracious concession speech.