Recede

Quick meaning: Recede is a verb meaning To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

Meaning

To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

More Meanings

1. To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.
2. To take back.

Example Sentences

to recede conquered territory

Like the hollow roar / Of tides receding from th' insulted shore.

All bodies moved circularly have a perpetual endeavour to recede from the center.

Word Forms

• recedes
• receding
• receded

Synonyms for recede

Depending on context, synonyms include recur, retrocede, withdraw, retreat, retire, pull back.

Antonyms for recede

Common opposites include advance, win, go on, gain, progress.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retreat, withdraw, retire, fall back, pull back, lose.

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