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Words with the root word Ced?

The root "ced" comes from the Latin "cedere," meaning "to yield" or "to go." Therefore, words with this root often relate to giving way, yielding, or going. Here are some examples, keeping in mind that the root might be slightly altered or combined with prefixes and suffixes:

* Cede: To yield or give up (e.g., "He ceded control of the company.") This is the most direct descendant.

* Accede: To agree or consent (implies yielding to a request or suggestion).

* Concede: To admit something is true (often reluctantly, implying yielding to evidence or argument).

* Intercede: To intervene on behalf of someone else (implies yielding one's time or influence).

* Precede: To come before (in time, order, or rank). The "pre" indicates before the yielding or going.

* Recede: To move back or withdraw (e.g., "The flood waters receded.") This is a yielding of space or ground.

* Secede: To withdraw formally from membership of a federation or body (politically, a yielding of membership).

* Supersede: To take the place of something else (yielding to a newer, better thing).

These words all share the underlying idea of "yielding" or "going" in some manner, though the specific context differs significantly.

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