yields
Prononciation : [jiːldz]
Mot
Contexte : « production »
(verb) to produce or provide something, often in terms of crops or results. When a plant grows and gives fruit, we say it yields fruit.
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This apple tree yields a lot of fruit every summer.
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The poor soil did not yield any vegetables this year.
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How much food does your garden yield each season?
Contexte : « obedience »
(verb) to give in or agree to something, often when asked or forced. It’s like when you let someone have their way instead of standing your ground.
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She yields to her friend's wishes because she wants to keep the peace.
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He didn't yield to the pressure and stuck to his original plan.
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Do you think you should yield to their requests?
Contexte : « finance »
(noun) the amount of profit or return produced, often from investments. When you invest money, the yield tells you how much money you made.
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The bond had a high yield, which made it a great investment.
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The yield was lower than expected, so the investment wasn't as good.
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What is the yield on our savings account?
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