Cede and Own

Cede

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

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

Nearby Word: ceding

Own

Own verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

Cede and own are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Own".

Common collocations

businesses cede businesses own businesses
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