Cede and Keep

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Cede verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Usage example: she reluctantly ceded her position as leader

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Keep is an antonym for cede in abandon topic.

Nearby Word: ceding

Keep verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

Usage example: keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone

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Cede is an antonym for keep.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

power	cede power	keep power
control	cede control	keep control
time	cede time	keep time
identity	cede identity	keep identity
Other words: money, game, powers.

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