Definitions

ceded

[see-did] / ˈsi dɪd /

VERB

abandon, surrender

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capitulate communicate concede give in give up grant hand over relinquish renounce sign over transfer waive

STRONG

abdicate accord alien alienate allow convey drop fold leave resign vouchsafe yield

WEAK

abalienate come across with deed fork over make over part with remise throw in the sponge throw in the towel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fight hold keep refuse

STRONG

challenge continue deny disallow disapprove maintain oppose reject retain withhold

WEAK

defend gain guard take over win

Example Sentences

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Analysts have said the company has ceded significant market share in recent quarters and that it is struggling with its price perception among consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he has ceded the quest for chart-topping hits to younger rappers, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Any semblance of USC’s local supremacy under Carroll was ceded completely over the past decade as other college football powers, such as Ohio State or Oregon, planted their own flags on the Trojans’ home turf.

From Los Angeles Times

He seems to find it dubious that the treaty that ceded this land will bring about lasting peace.

From Los Angeles Times

The Big Ten is partly in this predicament, Acker said, because conference commissioners in general “were ceded far too much power.”

From The Wall Street Journal