Gave up (9)
'gave up' is the definition.
(to yield is to give up or surrender)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for yielded that I've seen before include "Relinquished" , "Submitted" , "Gave way under pressure" , "Conceded" , "Bore fruit" .)
'gave up' is the definition.
('cede' can be a synonym of 'give up')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ceded that I've seen before include "Granted" , "Yielded, surrendered" , "Gave up (power)" , "Given up" , "Relinquished" .)
'gave up' is the definition.
('forfeit' can be a synonym of 'give up')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for forfeited that I've seen before include "surrendered" , "Lost as a penalty" .)