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.