yield

Definition

  • verb: to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop)
  • verb: to give or render as fitting, rightfully owed, or required
  • sometimes + 'up'
  • synonyms: recompense, pay, furnish

Examples

  • Despite all my arguments she was unwilling to 'yield' the point to me. [=she was unwilling to admit that I was right]

  • Ripe fruit should 'yield' slightly to pressure. [=ripe fruit should be just a little bit soft]

  • Ground troops refused to 'yield' [=(more commonly) 'surrender'] the fortress to the enemy.

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