cede

[ seed ]

verb (used with object)

, ced·ed, ced·ing.

1. to yield or formally surrender to another:

   to cede territory.

   Synonyms: convey, transfer, grant, abandon, relinquish

cede

/ siːd /

verb

1. whenintr, often foll by to to transfer, make over, or surrender (something, esp territory or legal rights)

   the lands were ceded by treaty

2. tr to allow or concede (a point in an argument, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˈceder, noun

Other Words From

• ced·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cede¹

First recorded in 1625–35, cede is from the Latin word cēdere “to go, yield”

Word History and Origins

Origin of cede¹

C17: from Latin cēdere to yield, give way

Example Sentences

The Red Devils, to their credit, stayed resilient, but Argentina, now ahead, was determined not to cede an inch.

From The Daily Beast

This king chose to disappear in the mountains permanently rather than cede to a colonial power.

From The Daily Beast

There was a tendency to cede too much of our democracy to these leaders, elected or not, and trust them to do the right thing.

From The Daily Beast

We cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries – we must claim its promise.

From The Daily Beast

And if they don't act quickly, they might cede this ground to the Democrats for the next generation.

From The Daily Beast

Belgium, however, now refused to accede to the arrangement, by resolving not to cede Luxembourg.

From Project Gutenberg

Determined to give France no commercial advantage, he refused to cede either Senegal or Goree.

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The patricians were willing to cede nothing to the Gracchi, and they were decimated by Marius.

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Apparently there was an absence of preparation, of specific orders from high sources in the event of having to cede ground.

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By this treaty the Chippewas cede four miles square, reserving the right of a place to fish at the rapids, perpetually.

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Related Words

• capitulate
• communicate
• concede
• give in
• give up
• grant
• hand over
• relinquish
• renounce
• sign over
• transfer
• waive