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What is another word for Cede? – 121 Cede Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    yield surrender relinquish abandon renounce forfeit waive concede give up hand over transfer assign deliver release let go drop desert leave quit forsake vacate depart withdraw retract recede retire resign abdicate

    Meaning of Cede

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "cede" means to give up or surrender something, especially a claim or a right, to someone else.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "cede" as to yield or grant something, such as a right or a territory, to another.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "cede" as to give up or surrender something, especially land or power, to someone else.

    Example Uses

    • The company will cede control of the subsidiary to the new owner.
    • The country was forced to cede territory to its neighbor after the war.
    • She decided to cede her seat to the elderly passenger on the bus.
    • The team had to cede the championship title to their rivals after a tough match.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    retain keep hold maintain preserve conserve defend protect acquire gain obtain secure seize capture conquer dominate overpower override resist refuse reject deny