Cede and Seize

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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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Seize is an antonym for cede.

Nearby Word: ceding

Seize verb - To have a clear idea of.

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Cede is an antonym for seize.

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

power	cede power	seize power
part	cede part	seize part
position	cede position	seize position
control	cede control	seize control
Other words: system, command, money, territory, throne, worlds, planets.

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