cede
verb (used with object)
to yield or formally surrender to another.
cedes
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present tense formof cede (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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To get the upfront tax deduction, the donor cedes legal control of the donated funds to the DAF sponsor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
The announcement answers long-simmering questions about a successor for 65-year-old Cook, who said he will become executive chairman of the board when he cedes Apple's CEO position.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
How companies respond will determine whether the US continues to lead in innovation and talent - or cedes ground to more welcoming economies.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
Safety Derwin James Jr. said he’s never been around a coach such as Harbaugh, who cedes the huddle to players at random.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2024
Spain cedes to the United States the island of Porto Rico and other islands now under Spanish sovereignty in the West Indies, and the island of Guam, in the Marianas or Ladrones.
From Problems of Expansion As Considered In Papers and Addresses by Whitelaw Reid
