Cede Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsid

SEED

UK

sˈiːd

SEED

Definition

To give up power, control, land, or rights to another person or group, usually because of force or agreement.

Usage & Nuances

'Cede' is formal and often used in legal, diplomatic, or political contexts (e.g., 'cede territory'). Common collocations: 'cede ground', 'cede control', 'cede rights'. Not casual; don't use for everyday giving.

• Spanish: ceder - entregar (control/poder)
• Portuguese (BR): ceder - entregar (controle/poder)
• Portuguese (PT): ceder - entregar (controlo/poder)
• Chinese (Simplified): 让出 - 转让
• Chinese (Traditional): 讓出 - 轉讓
• Hindi: छोड़ना (अधिकार/नियंत्रण देना)
• Arabic: يتنازل عن - يسلم (السيطرة/حق)
• Bengali: ছেড়ে দেওয়া - হস্তান্তর করা
• Russian: уступать - передавать
• Japanese: 譲渡する - 明け渡す
• Vietnamese: nhượng - chuyển nhượng
• Korean: 양도하다 - 넘기다
• Turkish: devretmek - bırakmak
• Urdu: سپردنا - حوالہ کرنا
• Indonesian: menyerahkan - mengalihkan

Example Sentences

The king agreed to cede the land after the war.

basic

They refused to cede control of the company.

basic

The country was forced to cede part of its territory.

basic

Sometimes, politicians must cede ground to reach an agreement.

natural

He was reluctant to cede any of his responsibilities at work.

natural

After long negotiations, the league agreed to cede some broadcasting rights.

natural