Synonyms of ceded

ceded

verb

past tense of cede

1

as in relinquished

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

she reluctantly ceded her position as leader

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquished
• surrendered
• rendered
• delivered
• transferred
• abandoned
• yielded
• turned in
• resigned
• laid down
• turned over
• handed over
• entrusted
• gave up
• committed
• forfeited
• coughed up
• waived
• consigned
• released
• renounced
• discarded
• deserted
• shed
• forsook
• parted (with)
• abnegated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retained
• kept
• withheld

2

as in transferred

to give over the legal possession or ownership of

Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transferred
• relinquished
• assigned
• bequeathed
• conveyed
• deeded
• donated
• alienated
• lent
• leased
• entrusted
• left
• granted
• disposed of
• made over
• loaned
• rented
• moved
• aliened
• surrendered
• contributed
• presented
• passed (down)
• passed
• conferred
• transmitted
• vested
• bestowed
• willed
• handed down
• committed
• commended
• yielded
• turned in
• consigned
• delivered
• turned over
• released
• trusted
• handed over
• let

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expropriated

3

as in abdicated

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquished
• abdicated
• resigned
• renounced
• surrendered
• denied
• vacated
• stepped down (from)
• waived
• stepped aside (from)
• abnegated
• disclaimed
• abandoned
• disavowed
• disowned
• forsook
• abjured
• yielded
• deserted
• demitted
• handed over
• gave up
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• claimed
• assumed
• appropriated
• confiscated
• seized
• arrogated
• protected
• secured
• usurped
• took over
• defended
• wrested
• guarded
• safeguarded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceded

The duo presided overan unorthodox two-anchor program that ceded viewers, and, eventually, ratings. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Spain disputes this outright, arguing the 1713 treaty ceded only the land and never granted Gibraltar any territorial waters at all. — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Even just the paper the texts were written on was unbelievably rare, but with time, shock ceded to reverence, then practicality. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026

The Children’s & Family Emmys exist, in part, because the Television Academy ceded its children’s categories to NATAS in 2021. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Susan Lilly, the TFPD’s public information officer, tells THR that the TFPD assessed the scene for urgent life-safety concerns, such as live electrical wires near pooled water, and then ceded it to the Telluride School District. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

England led through Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal, but conceded twice late on after Tuchel ceded territory and momentum with a succession of negative substitutions. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in 1713, but Spain has maintained its sovereignty claim ever since. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Finally, today – at the age of 40 and second only to LeBron James as the oldest active NBA player – Lowry has ceded the court. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 July 2026