Meaning
To yield is to produce or provide a result, outcome, or benefit, often as a consequence of a particular process or action; it may also imply the act of relinquishing control or possession to another party, particularly in contexts involving negotiation or
💡 While "yield" often implies a positive outcome, it can also suggest a concession or compromise, particularly in adversarial situations; care should be taken to avoid conflating it with passive submission.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
In
the
early
mornings
she
tended
her
compact
balcony
garden
with
a
deliberate
,
almost
ritual
care
that
made
the
small
space
feel
important
.
After
weeks
of
consistent
watering
and
careful
pruning
,
the
containers
began
to
yield
a
modest
harvest
of
herbs
and
cherry
tomatoes
.
She
evaluated
each
plant
daily
,
noted
subtle
changes
in
leaf
colour
and
soil
moisture
,
and
adjusted
her
routine
when
results
suggested
a
different
approach
.
Although
the
return
was
never
spectacular
,
the
process
taught
her
patience
and
a
pragmatic
appreciation
for
small
improvements
.
By
autumn
she
was
satisfied
that
steady
attention
,
rather
than
bursts
of
zeal
,
produced
the
most
reliable
and
sufficient
outcome
for
her
needs
.
Common Phrases
yield results
yield to pressure
yield a profit
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