Cede and Return

Cede

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

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

Nearby Word: ceding

Return

Return verb - To bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place.

Cede and return are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Return".

Nearby Words: returned, returning, returnable, returnee, returner

Common collocations

power cede power return power
control cede control return control
time cede time return time
money cede money return money
Other words: powers.

Both words in one sentence

  • Historically, while some of his generals were defeated in battle, Cao Cao himself had them on the defensive throughout the campaign, to the point they offered to cede territory to him in return for peace.
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