retrocede (Meaning)

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retrocede (v. t.)

To cede or grant back; as, to retrocede a territory to a former proprietor.

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retrocede (v. i.)

To go back.

Synonyms & Antonyms of retrocede

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retrocede Sentence Examples

  1. The receding glacier threatened to uncover ancient artifacts that had been buried for centuries.
  2. The tide retroceded, leaving behind a vast expanse of sandy beach.
  3. The army retroceded to a safer position after facing heavy resistance.
  4. The stock market retroceded sharply following a major financial crisis.
  5. The boundary line between the two countries retroceded with time due to shifting geographical boundaries.
  6. The disease gradually retroceded as the patient's immune system fought back.
  7. The trend towards urbanization retroceded in some areas as people sought refuge in rural locations.
  8. The river's current retroceded during a drought, exposing its muddy banks.
  9. The once-thriving company retroceded into obscurity after losing its market share.
  10. The government retroceded its land claims in the disputed territory.

FAQs About the word retrocede

To cede or grant back; as, to retrocede a territory to a former proprietor., To go back.

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The receding glacier threatened to uncover ancient artifacts that had been buried for centuries.

The tide retroceded, leaving behind a vast expanse of sandy beach.

The army retroceded to a safer position after facing heavy resistance.

The stock market retroceded sharply following a major financial crisis.