Associations to the word «Cede»

Wiktionary

CEDE, verb. (transitive) To give up, give way, give away.

Dictionary definition

CEDE, verb. Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another.
CEDE, verb. Relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in".

Wise words

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