cede

[seed]

verb (used with object)

ceded, ceding 

1. to yield or formally surrender to another.

   to cede territory.

   Synonyms: convey, transfer, grant, abandon, relinquish

cede

/ 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)

Other Word Forms

• ceder 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

How Democrats navigate these questions may determine whether the party sets the terms of debate on Israel, or cedes the fight to its opponents.

From Salon

Otherwise India will further cede exports market share to other Asian peers like Bangladesh and Vietnam, who currently enjoy relatively better terms of trade with the US.

From BBC

It is unclear where the protests will go from here – whether they will continue to spiral into further violence and repression or force the government to cede more ground.

From BBC

The option of ceding territories to Russia still under Kyiv control is so outrageous that it was not included in the survey.

From Los Angeles Times

We finally slid it next to the stovetop, agreeing to cede a sliver of counter in exchange for the promise of hot, pressed sandwiches.

From Salon

Related Words

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