Synonyms

ceded

American

[see-did] / ˈsi dɪd /

adjective

yielded or formally surrendered.

The new owners will have total sovereignty over the ceded lands.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of cede.

Other Word Forms

unceded adjective

Etymology

Origin of ceded

cede ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The capital-formation function has been ceded to the private markets, with initial public offerings increasingly an avenue for early private investors and insiders to “monetize” their holdings rather than just raise new money.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The government ceded ground and offered to take prison time off the table.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

People in the lands ceded from Mexico were forced to confront the issue of slavery anew as part of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

In the aftermath of that conflict, 51% of Mexico was ceded to the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Worn down by Mingo’s lobbying, Valentine had ceded organization of the debate.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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