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recedes

Divide recedes into syllables:

re · cedes

How to pronounce recedes:

Synonyms for recedes:

subsidesreturnfall backfallsretreatretiredwindlesdiminisheswanesshrinks
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Antonyms for recedes:

increasesfacesrisesmushroomsspreadsgrowsbeginsswellsbuildsballoons
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Other 2-syllable words like recedes

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