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recede
verb
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Divide recede into syllables:

re · cede

How to pronounce recede:

Definition of recede:

recede (verb):
to move back or away withdraw
to withdraw from a point or limit

Synonyms for recede:

movetravelgofall backretreatretireretrogradecrawfishwithdraw

Antonyms for recede:

enhancemaximizeexaggeratemanifestbrightenproliferatefacedistendcontinuedeepen
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