Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 85.