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Synonyms & Similar Words
surrender
give in
submit
comply
obey
concede
relinquish
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forsake
desert
leave
depart
vacate
cede
capitulate
acquiesce
assent
agree
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defer
bow
bend
flex
soften
moderate
temper
restrain
check
curb
bridle
harness
control
regulate
govern
direct
manage
produce
generate
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grant
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bequeath
devise
will
Meaning of Yield
The primary meaning of the word "Yield" is to give in or surrender to a force, person, or argument.
Definitions
- To give in or surrender to a force, person, or argument
- To produce or provide something, especially as a result of a process or effort
- To give way to someone or something, especially in order to avoid conflict or allow them to have priority
- To produce a crop or other agricultural product
Etymology of Yield
The word "Yield" comes from the Old English word "gieldan", which is also related to the Old Norse word "gialda", meaning "to pay" or "to repay"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to include a range of senses related to giving in, surrendering, producing, and providing
Example Uses
- The driver had to yield to the pedestrian crossing the road
- The company will yield a high profit from the sale of its new product
- The farmer's land yielded a bountiful harvest
- She finally yielded to her husband's persuasion and agreed to go on vacation