Cede and Hold

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Cede

Cede verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
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Synonyms for Cede
Antonyms for Cede
Hold is an antonym for cede in abandon topic.
Nearby Word: ceding

Hold

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.
Usage example: this casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder
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Synonyms for Hold
Antonyms for Hold
Cede is an antonym for hold.
Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback
Similar words of cede

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Common collocations

power cede power hold power
position cede position hold position
piece cede piece hold piece
time cede time hold time

Both words in one sentence

  • In other words, Ulfric is totally willing to cede a small hold (say, Dawnstar) to the Empire just to avoid sitting in the same room as that "elf bitch".
    Source: Berserk Button / Video Games
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Antonyms for cede


Antonyms for hold

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