(of a game or contest) To have failed to win
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(of a game or contest) To have failed to win
(of time or an opportunity) To have failed to take advantage of
Past tense for to yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
“Thus, an acre of land would yield a profit of more than a thousand pounds in twenty years.”
Past tense for to surrender to arguments, demands, or pressure
“We will never yield to the pressure of a foreign government seeking to break the sovereignty of our nation.”
(yield to) Past tense for to accede to a request or demand
“He would regularly yield to his wife's requests for new designer handbags and shoes.”
Past tense for to relinquish possession of
“The men were asked to yield their arms before entering the building.”
(of a mass or structure) Past tense for to physically give way under force or pressure
“The upper corner of the roof would yield to the strong winds outside.”
Past tense for to give (oneself) over to something, especially unrestrainedly
“The delegates, after spending three good days in their deliberations, relax their efforts in the evening and yield themselves to the pleasures of the banquet.”
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