Cede and Shift

Cede

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

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

Nearby Word: ceding

Shift

Shift verb - To give up (something) and take something else in return.
Usage example: my brother and I shifted seats just before takeoff so that he could sit by the window

Cede and shift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Shift".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

position cede position shift position
piece cede piece shift piece
time cede time shift time
game cede game shift game
Cite this Source
Shift and Cede. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cede/shift
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