ceded Synonyms

ceded Meaning

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ceded (imp. & p. p.)

of Cede

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of Cede

relinquished, rendered, surrendered, laid down, abandoned, yielded, transferred, turned in,delivered, resigned

kept, retained,retained, kept,withheld, withheld,

The tribe reluctantly ceded their ancestral lands to the expanding settlers.

The defeated nation ceded vast territories to the victorious aggressor in the peace treaty.

Over time, the aging monarch ceded more responsibilities to his capable advisors.

In the negotiation, the company ceded control of certain patents to secure a lucrative deal.