yield
/jiːld/
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To produce or provide; to give way to arguments, demands, or pressure GRE
- (noun)
- The total amount of an agricultural or industrial product GRE
Example in Context
After months of resistance, the government yielded to public pressure and agreed to hold an independent inquiry into the matter.
Synonyms
give wayproducesurrender
Etymology
From Old English, meaning to produce or give way, often in response to pressure.
- gieldan (Old English) — to pay or repay
Memory Aid
🏰Sounds like “ye old”
Picture a medieval castle where YE OLD knight hands over treasure as he YIELDS to a dragon!
Visual Association
🌾A farmer harvesting a bountiful crop, showcasing the yield of a fruitful season.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “yield” mean on the GRE?
yield (verb) means “To produce or provide; to give way to arguments, demands, or pressure”. After months of resistance, the government yielded to public pressure and agreed to hold an independent inquiry into the matter.
How to remember “yield” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “yield” sounds like “ye old”. Picture a medieval castle where YE OLD knight hands over treasure as he YIELDS to a dragon!
What are synonyms for “yield”?
Common synonyms: give way, produce, surrender.