Cede

Verb

Definition: To formally surrender or give up (power, control, territory, etc.) to another person, entity, or country.

Synonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Yield, Transfer

Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Maintain

Examples:

The country decided to cede control of the disputed territory to its neighboring nation.
After a long negotiation, the company agreed to cede its monopoly on the market.

Mnemonics:

Imagine someone carrying a white flag and saying, "I cede."
"Cede" sounds like "seed," and just like a seed grows and develops, ceding something allows it to grow in a different direction.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "cede" comes from the Latin word "cedere" which means "to give way" or "to yield."

Historical Usage:

The word has been used since the 1620s in English language.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Cede ground"

Explanation:

To retreat or give up a position or advantage during a conflict or negotiation.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "cede" with "seed."

Explanation:

While the words may sound similar, "cede" and "seed" have completely different meanings. Cede is about surrender or giving up, while seed refers to a reproductive structure of plants.