céder

Definitions of céder
  1. verb
    give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
    synonyms: concéder
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    type of:
    donner
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  2. verb
    be flexible under stress of physical force
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    type of:
    étendre
    become longer by being stretched and pulled
  3. verb
    end resistance, as under pressure or force
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    type of:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  4. verb
    relinquish possession or control over
    synonyms: abandonner, se rendre
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    types:
    vendre
    give up for a price or reward
    type of:
    faire cadeau de, offrir
    give as a present; make a gift of
  5. verb
    give up what is not strictly needed
    synonyms: abandonner
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    type of:
    donner
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  6. verb
    part with a possession or right
    synonyms: renoncer, se défaire
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    types:
    donner, sacrifier
    endure the loss of
    type of:
    faire passer, passer, remettre
    place into the hands or custody of
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