cede
0 antonyms and opposites of cede, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To formally give up land, rights, or power to someone else.
How to use cede
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French ceder, from Latin cedere ("to yield, withdraw") — the same root behind "concede," "precede," and "recede."
Full origin of cede →Frequently asked questions
What does “cede” mean?
The word “cede” means to formally give up land, rights, or power to someone else. In plain terms, to hand over or surrender something, often formally.
How do you pronounce “cede”?
“Cede” is pronounced seed (/siːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cede” in a sentence?
Here is “cede” used in a sentence: “The treaty forced the country to cede a large stretch of territory.”
What part of speech is “cede”?
“Cede” is a verb.
Where does the word “cede” come from?
The word “cede” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French ceder, from Latin cedere ("to yield, withdraw") — the same root behind "concede," "precede," and "recede.".