Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cede
verb
/siːd/
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Definition
To give up, relinquish, or surrender something, often in a formal or official manner.
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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.
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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.
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Synonyms
- relinquish
- yield
- surrender
- transfer
- assign