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
As OpenAI matures, anticipate it will inevitably build an in-house advertising software platform to capture the spend it currently cedes to third parties.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 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
The dogma of the unity of God soon passed from Medina to the Caucasus; then the climate cedes to opinion.
From Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary by Voltaire
