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   re·cede

   /rəˈsēd/

   verb

   • 1. go or move back or further away from a previous position: "the flood waters had receded" Similar retreatgo backmove backmove further offmove awaywithdrawebbsubsidego downabatefall backsinkrare:retrocedeOpposite advanceapproach
   • ▪ (of a quality, feeling, or possibility) gradually diminish: "the prospects of an early end to the war receded" Similar diminishlessengrow lessdecreasedwindlefadeabatesubsideebbwanefall offtaper offpeter outshrinkrare:de-escalateOpposite growintensify
   • ▪ (of a man's hair) cease to grow at the temples and above the forehead: "his dark hair was receding a little"
   • ▪ (of a man) begin to go bald at the temples or above the forehead: "Fred was receding a bit"
   • ▪ (of a facial feature) slope backward: "his chin receded sharply from his lower lip"
   • ▪ withdraw from (an undertaking, promise, or agreement).

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘depart from a usual state or standard’): from Latin recedere, from re- ‘back’ + cedere ‘go’.

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   Learn the meaning of recede as a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Recede can mean to move back or away, to slant backward, or to grow less or smaller.

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   RECEDE definition: 1. to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright: 2. to move…. Learn more.

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   Recede means to go or move away, to become more distant, or to slope backward. It can also mean to cede back, to yield or grant to a former possessor, or to decline in value or character.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › recedeRecede - definition of recede by The Free Dictionary

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   Recede means to move back or away from a limit, point, or mark, or to decrease or diminish. It can also mean to slope backward or to cede something back. See synonyms, antonyms, and translations of recede.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECEDE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb recede, which can mean to move away, to become weaker, or to slope backwards. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of recede in different contexts.

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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › recederecede verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Recede means to move away or become weaker or smaller. Learn how to use this verb with pictures, pronunciation and synonyms.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECEDE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RECEDE meaning: 1. to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright: 2. to move…. Learn more.