yeld

/jɛld/ (yield) /jɛld/ (ield)

Definitions

1. verb

to produce or supply something, especially a crop or a quantity of something, as in return for work or investment

“The farm yelded a good harvest this year.”

2. noun

a place where something is produced or grown

“The farmer’s yeld was mostly wheat.”

3. noun

a quantity or amount produced or supplied

“The yeld of the factory was impressive.”

4. verb

to give in to a demand or pressure, often reluctantly

“The government yelded to the protesters’ demands.”

Synonyms

  • produce
  • supply
  • yield

Antonyms

  • deny
  • withhold