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yielded

The correct spelling is yielded.

How to pronounce yielded

/ˈjiːldɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈjiːldɪd/

Say it like: Yee-lde-d

The correct spelling is yielded. To pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite. For example: "Yield the right of way to pedestrians."

Usage Examples

Yield the right of way to pedestrians.

They refuse to yield to the enemy.

Historically, that security yields a high return.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite.
  2. 2.To furnish; to afford; to render; to give forth.
  3. 3.To give way; to allow another to pass first.
  4. 4.To give as required; to surrender, relinquish or capitulate.
  5. 5.To give, or give forth, (anything).

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