The correct answer is (D) To acknowledge (as true, proper, or just); to admit as true or valid; to grant (a right or privilege, score, victory, points in game, etc.); to allow (statement). Also, to yield; to make concessions.

Concede comes from French concéder, Latin concedere (to yield).

Examples of use:

• Since it was late, she conceded in order to end the game. .
• He was willing to concede that Frances was the best qualified applicant.