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

Let’s also be real here: Elon will probably hold much of the authority, as he is just too much of an egomaniac to cede any public control.

From Slate

President-elect Donald Trump returned to Washington to meet with the sitting president as well as a Congress that is expected to cede him even more power than he had in his first term.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, Zelensky presented a "victory plan" to the Ukrainian parliament that included a refusal to cede Ukraine’s territories and sovereignty.

From BBC

While allies of US President-elect Donald Trump insist that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may have to cede territory to bring the conflict to an end, Sir Tony insisted that Western allies would be resolute for "as long as it takes".

From BBC

Sir Keir brought Mr Powell in to lead negotiations over the recently-announced deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

From BBC

Related Words

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