gives in
Accepts the inevitable
Gives in means to yield or surrender after resistance.
Someone who gives in stops opposing, whether from exhaustion, persuasion, or inevitability: She finally gave in and let the kids stay up late.
The phrase often implies reluctant concession—you hold out as long as you can before capitulating: He swore he wouldn't apologize, but eventually gave in.
Yield under pressure
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- submitPresent for consideration
- concedeAdmit something reluctantly
- succumbYield to pressure
relent · cave · fold · buckle · acquiesce · defer · cede · bow
Discuss to reach agreement
- settleReach final terms
- meet halfwayConcede equally to agree
- trade offExchange requiring sacrifice
- bargainFavorable purchase price
reach agreement · mediate · accommodate · reconcile · come to terms · strike a deal · split the difference · bend
capitulate
Yield under pressure
succumb · relent · cave · fold · buckle · acquiesce · defer · cede · bow · crumble
negotiate
Discuss to reach agreement
- settleReach final terms
- meet halfwayConcede equally to agree
- trade offExchange requiring sacrifice
reach agreement · bargain · mediate · accommodate · reconcile · come to terms · strike a deal · split the difference · bend · adjust
gives inholds out
Maintains position despite pressure
resists · persists · perseveres · digs in · stands one's ground
gives inholds firm
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