Assume and Cede

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Assume

Assume verb - To take to or upon oneself.
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Cede is an antonym for assume.
Nearby Words: assumption, assuming

Cede

Cede verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.
Usage example: the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election
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Assume is an antonym for cede.
Nearby Word: ceding
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Common collocations

power assume power cede power
part assume part cede part
position assume position cede position
control assume control cede control
Other words: leadership, identity, command, money, throne, duties, powers.
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