What is another word for cede to?

Pronunciation: [sˈiːd tuː] (IPA)

The phrase "cede to" means to give up or surrender one's position or power to someone else. Some synonyms for "cede to" include yield, relinquish, concede, surrender, hand over, transfer, and deliver. These words all imply some level of giving up control or authority to another person or group. "Yield" suggests a peaceful surrender, while "relinquish" implies a deliberate abandonment of something. "Concede" typically refers to a loss in an argument or competition, while "surrender" typically implies a more forceful giving up of power. "Hand over" and "transfer" both suggest a physical transfer of something, while "deliver" implies more of a fulfillment of a promise.

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What are the hypernyms for Cede to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Cede to

  • Senator, I started my life in a house without water or electricity. So I don't cede to you the high moral ground of not knowing what life is like in a ditch. to Senator Robert Byrd at a budget hearing
    Paul O'Neill

Related words: cede to white house, cede to demands, cede to tree, cede to pressure

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