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Cede

Seed

/ˈsiːd/

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cede

Dictionary meaning

To relinquish possession or control over.

Examples

  • After the war, they had to cede some of their islands to the victor.
  • I'll cede you the point that I was wrong.

Synonyms: surrender

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