cede (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /siːd/

Definition

To give up power, territory, or rights, especially unwillingly or under pressure.

Examples

• The company was forced to cede control of its assets to the creditors.

• Historically, many treaties required the losing side to cede land to the victors.

• She refused to cede her position in the debate, holding firm to her arguments.

How to Use cede

cede to (prepositional phrase)

To give something up to another entity. — "The smaller company had to cede market share to its larger competitor."

cede control of (collocation)

To give up management or authority over something. — "The board decided to cede control of the failing division."

Synonyms of cede

Words with a similar meaning to cede:

• yield
• relinquish
• surrender
• concede

Antonyms of cede

Words with the opposite meaning to cede:

• retain
• acquire

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