yielden

/ˈjɪldən/

Definitions

1. verb

to give in or surrender, especially in a contest or struggle

“The company will yielden to the competitor’s better pricing.”

2. verb (archaic)

to give or provide, especially a share of something

“The landlord yielden his tenant a portion of the harvest.”

3. noun (archaic)

a yield or return, especially in a contest or struggle

“The yielden was in favor of the home team.”

Synonyms

  • cede
  • surrender
  • yield

Antonyms

  • resist
  • withstand