/θeˈðeɾ/
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Translation
to give in
Word origin
From Latin cedere ('to go, withdraw, yield'). The same root gives English 'cede', 'concede' and 'recede'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cedere
- English cognates
- cede, concede, recede
Grammar
Verb type-er regular
Examples
.
I do not intend to give in to his threats.
.
We had to hand over part of the land to the neighbour.
peatones.
The driver gave way to the pedestrians.
propuesta.
In the end he gave in and accepted our proposal.
¿ ?
Are you willing to yield on this point?
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