Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cede
verb
/siːd/
Definition
To give up, relinquish, or surrender something, often in a formal or official manner.
Examples
- After lengthy negotiations, the country decided to cede a portion of its territory.
- She was willing to cede her position in the project to focus on her studies.
Meaning
Cede means to yield or give way to something, which can be a physical object, a right, or control over an area or situation.
Synonyms
- relinquish
- yield
- surrender
- transfer
- assign