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