recede

[ ri-seed ]

/ rɪˈsid /

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verb (used without object), re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing.

to go or move away; retreat; go to or toward a more distant point; withdraw.

to become more distant.

(of a color, form, etc., on a flat surface) to move away or be perceived as moving away from an observer, especially as giving the illusion of space.Compare advance (def. 15).

to slope backward: a chin that recedes.

to draw back or withdraw from a conclusion, viewpoint, undertaking, promise, etc.

Origin of recede

1470–80; <Latin recēdere to go, fall back, equivalent to re-re- + cēdere to withdraw, go; see cede

SYNONYMS FOR recede

5 retire, retreat.

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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH recede

recede , reseed

Definition for recede (2 of 2)

recede²

[ ree-seed ]

/ riˈsid /

verb (used with object), re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing.

to cede back; yield or grant to a former possessor.

Origin of recede

First recorded in 1765–75; re- + cede

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Example sentences from the Web for recede

Manning is a broad man with salt and pepper hair, a receding hairline, and rimless glasses.
‘Crazy’ Harlem Pastor Hates on Obama and Gays|Olivia Nuzzi|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is a relatively young man with a trim, tight beard and receding hairline.
Power Shortages Hit Gaza Maternity Ward|Jesse Rosenfeld|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But six years later, the right-wing talk-radio crowd is receding in relevance as their listeners age out of existence.
Obama’s Odd New Pals on Immigration|John Avlon|January 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Bennett is youthful and dimpled, a receding hairline the only indication of any worldly experience.
Naftali Bennett Wants You!|Don Futterman|December 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Khushwant Singh: “Despite his receding hairline he is an incredibly handsome young man.”
Hold Onto Your Penis|David Frum, Justin Green|November 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Glyndon's eyes followed the receding form of the mysterious stranger.
Zanoni|Edward Bulwer Lytton
By the spring of 1916 those other means were receding beyond the region of hope or possibility.
A Short History of the Great War|A. F. Pollard
She was dwindling rapidly in visual size; relative to me, she was receding, falling upon the Moon.
Wandl the Invader|Raymond King Cummings
It is with acute regret that I turn my back upon New York, or, rather, turn my face to see it receding over the steamer's wake.
America To-day, Observations and Reflections|William Archer
Paul glanced backward often, to capture the receding patterns.
West Of The Sun|Edgar Pangborn

British Dictionary definitions for recede (1 of 2)

recede

/ (rɪˈsiːd) /

verb (intr)

to withdraw from a point or limit; go backthe tide receded

to become more distanthopes of rescue receded

to slope backwardsapes have receding foreheads

(of a man's hair) to cease to grow at the temples and above the forehead
(of a man) to start to go bald in this way

to decline in value or character

(usually foll by from) to draw back or retreat, as from a promise

Word Origin for recede

C15: from Latin recēdere to go back, from re- + cēdere to yield, cede

British Dictionary definitions for recede (2 of 2)

re-cede

/ (riːˈsiːd) /

verb

(tr) to restore to a former owner

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单词	recede
释义	recede ¹ [ ri-seed ] / rɪˈsid / SEE SYNONYMS FOR recede ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing. to go or move away; retreat; go to or toward a more distant point; withdraw. to become more distant. (of a color, form, etc., on a flat surface) to move away or be perceived as moving away from an observer, especially as giving the illusion of space.Compare advance (def. 15). to slope backward: a chin that recedes. to draw back or withdraw from a conclusion, viewpoint, undertaking, promise, etc. Origin of recede ¹ 1470–80; <Latin recēdere to go, fall back, equivalent to re-re- + cēdere to withdraw, go; see cede SYNONYMS FOR recede 5 retire, retreat. SEE SYNONYMS FOR recede ON THESAURUS.COM WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH recede recede , reseed Definition for recede (2 of 2) recede² [ ree-seed ] / riˈsid / verb (used with object), re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing. to cede back; yield or grant to a former possessor. Origin of recede ² First recorded in 1765–75; re- + cede Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for recede Manning is a broad man with salt and pepper hair, a receding hairline, and rimless glasses. ‘Crazy’ Harlem Pastor Hates on Obama and Gays\|Olivia Nuzzi\|September 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He is a relatively young man with a trim, tight beard and receding hairline. Power Shortages Hit Gaza Maternity Ward\|Jesse Rosenfeld\|July 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But six years later, the right-wing talk-radio crowd is receding in relevance as their listeners age out of existence. Obama’s Odd New Pals on Immigration\|John Avlon\|January 29, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Bennett is youthful and dimpled, a receding hairline the only indication of any worldly experience. Naftali Bennett Wants You!\|Don Futterman\|December 25, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Khushwant Singh: “Despite his receding hairline he is an incredibly handsome young man.” Hold Onto Your Penis\|David Frum, Justin Green\|November 29, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Glyndon's eyes followed the receding form of the mysterious stranger. Zanoni\|Edward Bulwer Lytton By the spring of 1916 those other means were receding beyond the region of hope or possibility. A Short History of the Great War\|A. F. Pollard She was dwindling rapidly in visual size; relative to me, she was receding, falling upon the Moon. Wandl the Invader\|Raymond King Cummings It is with acute regret that I turn my back upon New York, or, rather, turn my face to see it receding over the steamer's wake. America To-day, Observations and Reflections\|William Archer Paul glanced backward often, to capture the receding patterns. West Of The Sun\|Edgar Pangborn British Dictionary definitions for recede (1 of 2) recede / (rɪˈsiːd) / verb (intr) to withdraw from a point or limit; go backthe tide receded to become more distanthopes of rescue receded to slope backwardsapes have receding foreheads (of a man's hair) to cease to grow at the temples and above the forehead (of a man) to start to go bald in this way to decline in value or character (usually foll by from) to draw back or retreat, as from a promise Word Origin for recede C15: from Latin recēdere to go back, from re- + cēdere to yield, cede British Dictionary definitions for recede (2 of 2) re-cede / (riːˈsiːd) / verb (tr) to restore to a former owner Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to recede reduce, fade, ebb, wane, dwindle, lessen, taper, subside, decrease, sink, abate, diminish, shrink, retreat, fall back, retrogress, decline, retire, return, depart
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recede

verb (used without object), re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing.

Origin of recede

SYNONYMS FOR recede

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH recede

Definition for recede (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), re·ced·ed, re·ced·ing.

Origin of recede

Example sentences from the Web for recede

British Dictionary definitions for recede (1 of 2)

verb (intr)

Word Origin for recede

British Dictionary definitions for recede (2 of 2)

verb

Words related to recede