cede

American  

[seed] / sid /

verb (used with object)

ceded, ceding

1. to yield or formally surrender to another.

   to cede territory.

   Synonyms:

   convey, transfer, grant, abandon, relinquish

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cede British  

/ siːd /

verb

1. 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)

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Other Word Forms

• ceder noun

Etymology

Origin of cede

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

Example Sentences

But after announcing his CEO tenure would end today, Buffett began to cede the spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Historically, only BTS or solo members of the group managed to top the Hot 100 songs chart, and mostly just for one week before ceding the No. 1 position.

From The Wall Street Journal

I emphasize “one” because this signals you’re willing to compromise — but not cede — all control to them on this or any future events.

From MarketWatch

The administration is ceding power back to states as well as instituting programs to encourage more state initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal

When times are tough, meatpackers historically close facilities and keep them idle for years rather than sell to a competitor and cede market share.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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