Synonyms for

Ceding

Verb / ˈsi:dɪŋ / Another word for ceding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

cession surrender giveup cede concede yield grant deliver Surrendering relinquishing transferring yielding waiving etc.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The landowner is ceding some of his property to the government for a new road.
  2. 2. The losing team had no choice but to cede the championship to their opponents.
  3. 3. The company is ceding market share to its competitors.
  4. 4. The athlete is ceding her title to the new champion.
  5. 5. The politician is ceding his seat to a younger candidate.

Quotes

  • 1. "We must cede to reality, not cling to illusions." - Abraham Lincoln
  • 2. "The art of leadership is not to force your ceding into your people, but to draw it out of them." - James Kouzes
  • 3. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

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