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Definition of cede

cede

/siːd/
cede
Past Simple:ceded
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Past Participle:ceded
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Present Participle:ceding
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• verb

1

To give up or formally transfer power, rights, or territory to another party, especially by treaty.

Example

"Under the terms of the 1819 treaty, Spain agreed to cede the territory of Florida to the United States."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with its homophone 'seed' (a plant ovule or to sow), nor with 'concede' (which typically means to admit a point reluctantly, whereas 'cede' means to formally hand over territory or rights).

• Rhymes for cede

• Nearby Words

cedar river
cedar waxwing
cedarwood
cede
cedilla
cedrate
cedric

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from French céder, from Latin cēdere ('to go, withdraw, or yield'), which also serves as the root for words like proceed, recede, and succeed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cede. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cede
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