cede — to give up or surrender (territory, rights, or possessions) to another
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give up or surrender (territory, rights, or possessions) to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /siːd/
Example Sentences
- My mom finally decided to cede TV remote control to my dad after 20 years of marriage.
- The company had to cede market share to its competitors.
- I will never cede my last slice of pizza to anyone!
cede
VERB[/siːd/]
to give up or surrender (territory, rights, or possessions) to another
The defeated king must cede his territory to the victorious queen.
He must cede the seed he'll need
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cedere' meaning 'to go, move, or yield.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of yielding or giving up something.
Breakdown
ced- (from Latin cedere, to yield) + -e (verb ending) = cede
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📝Examples
“My mom finally decided to cede TV remote control to my dad after 20 years of marriage.”
“The company had to cede market share to its competitors.”
“I will never cede my last slice of pizza to anyone!”
“The defeated nation was forced to cede several provinces.”
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