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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Finally, on Friday, the WSJ, had a very good piece, “Oil Regulator Ceded Oversight to Drillers.”

From Salon • May 10, 2010

Ceded to the United States by Spain in 1898, Guam is a U.S. territory.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2010

Ceded to the U. S. in 1800, it was once a prime factor in Manhattan's defense.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ceded to them their ancient capital of Vilno, recently taken from Poland.

From Time Magazine Archive

Distribution.—Very common in the Ceded districts and Nellore.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.