Recede

French Meaning

reculer

s'éloigner

se retirer

s'estomper

baisser

disparaître

refluer

descendre

revenir sur

s'évanouir

recéder

se rétrocéder

English Meaning

  1. To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark: waited for the floodwaters to recede.
  2. To slope backward.
  3. To become or seem to become fainter or more distant: Eventually, my unhappy memories of the place receded.
  4. To withdraw or retreat.
  5. To yield or grant to one formerly in possession; cede (something) back.