Pronunciation: /ˈjiːldɪŋ/

Definitions of yielding

verb to produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer is yielding a bountiful harvest this year.

A2 She is yielding to her parents' wishes and studying medicine.

B1 The company is yielding profits for the third consecutive quarter.

B2 The negotiator is skilled at yielding to the demands of both parties.

C1 The politician is adept at yielding to public opinion while staying true to their values.

C2 The artist's work is constantly evolving, yielding new and innovative creations.

Examples of yielding in a Sentence

formal The soil in this area is very fertile, yielding high crop yields every year.

informal I tried to bend the metal rod, but it wasn't yielding at all.

slang She's always yielding to peer pressure and making bad decisions.

figurative Despite facing many obstacles, he remained strong and yielding to the challenges ahead.

Grammatical Forms of yielding

past tense

yielded

plural

yieldings

comparative

more yielding

superlative

most yielding

present tense

yield

future tense

will yield

perfect tense

have yielded

continuous tense

is yielding

singular

yielding

positive degree

yielding

infinitive

to yield

gerund

yielding

participle

yielding

Origin and Evolution of yielding

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'yielding' originated from the Old English word 'gieldan' which means 'to pay, give, or render'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yielding' has evolved to also mean 'giving way or surrendering' in addition to its original meaning of 'paying or giving'.