Acknowledge and Cede

Acknowledge

Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

Cede and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Acknowledge".

Cede

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

Acknowledge and cede are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Cede".

Nearby Word: ceding

Common collocations

power acknowledge power cede power
part acknowledge part cede part
defeat acknowledge defeat cede defeat
time acknowledge time cede time
Other words: identity, game, victory, orders, powers.
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