How Do You Spell CEDE?

Pronunciation: [sˈiːd] (IPA)

The verb "cede" is pronounced /sid/ according to IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling reflects the pronunciation, with the "c" being pronounced as an /s/ sound and the "e" having a short /ɛ/ sound. This word means to give up or surrender. It is often used in the context of territory or power, as in "The defeated nation was forced to cede control of its land to the victorious army." Correct spelling is crucial for effective communication, so it's important to remember the correct spelling of "cede."

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CEDE Meaning and Definition

  1. Cede is a verb that refers to the act of giving up, surrendering, or yielding something to someone else, typically in a formal or legal context. It involves transferring possession, control, or rights over a particular entity or territory. When someone cedes something, they willingly relinquish their authority, jurisdiction, or ownership over it to another party.

    In political affairs, ceding often occurs between nations or governments when one side agrees to hand over control or sovereignty of a territory, usually through a treaty or a negotiated agreement. This is commonly seen in situations of border disputes or colonialism, where the colonial power cedes its authority over a colony to an independent nation or to another colonial power.

    In legal contexts, ceding is also frequently used in the field of property law, particularly with regards to titles, deeds, or leases on real estate. Individuals or organizations can cede their rights or interests in a property to another person or entity through a legal document or transfer process.

    Overall, cede conveys the idea of voluntarily relinquishing ownership, control, or authority over something to another individual, group, or nation, often through a formal or legal process.

  2. To give up; to yield; to relinquish or surrender to.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CEDE

The word "cede" comes from the Latin word "cedere", which means "to go, give ground, yield, withdraw". It was derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ked-", meaning "to go, yield". The term came into English in the late 16th century ultimately through French, influenced by Latin.

Idioms with the word CEDE

  • cede sth to sm The idiom "cede something to someone" means to formally give up or surrender something, such as power, authority, control, or ownership, to someone else. It implies a voluntary transfer of rights or responsibilities to another person or entity.
  • cede (something) to (someone) The idiom "cede (something) to (someone)" means to give up or surrender something, typically power, control, or ownership, to someone else voluntarily. It implies willingly transferring a particular right, position, or privilege to another person or party.

Similar spelling words for CEDE

Conjugate verb Cede

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ceded
you would have ceded
he/she/it would have ceded
we would have ceded
they would have ceded
I would have cede
you would have cede
he/she/it would have cede
we would have cede
they would have cede

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ceding
you would have been ceding
he/she/it would have been ceding
we would have been ceding
they would have been ceding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would cede
you would cede
he/she/it would cede
we would cede
they would cede

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ceding
you would be ceding
he/she/it would be ceding
we would be ceding
they would be ceding

FUTURE

I will cede
you will cede
he/she/it will cede
we will cede
they will cede

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ceding
you will be ceding
he/she/it will be ceding
we will be ceding
they will be ceding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ceded
you will have ceded
he/she/it will have ceded
we will have ceded
they will have ceded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ceding
you will have been ceding
he/she/it will have been ceding
we will have been ceding
they will have been ceding

IMPERATIVE

you cede
we let´s cede

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cede

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ceding
you were ceding
he/she/it was ceding
we were ceding
they were ceding

PAST PARTICIPLE

ceded

PAST PERFECT

I had ceded
you had ceded
he/she/it had ceded
we had ceded
they had ceded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ceding
you had been ceding
he/she/it had been ceding
we had been ceding
they had been ceding

PRESENT

I cede
you cede
he/she/it cedes
we cede
they cede

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ceding
you are ceding
he/she/it is ceding
we are ceding
they are ceding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ceding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ceded
you have ceded
he/she/it has ceded
we have ceded
they have ceded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ceding
you have been ceding
he/she/it has been ceding
we have been ceding
they have been ceding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cede

SIMPLE PAST

I ceded
you ceded
he/she/it ceded
we ceded
they ceded

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