Cede vs. Seed

Cede

Definition

Cede is a verb that means to give up power or territory to another, often in a formal or official manner.

Seed

Definition

Seed is a noun that refers to the reproductive part of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant, or a verb meaning to plant seeds or to scatter them.

Example

The country decided to cede part of its territory to the neighboring nation.
After years of negotiation, the company was forced to cede control of its subsidiary.
In the treaty, they agreed to cede certain rights to ensure peace.

Example

The gardener carefully planted each seed in the prepared soil.
He saved the seeds from last year's tomatoes to grow a new crop this spring.
The farmer decided to seed the field early this year to take advantage of the rain.