Recede

Portuguese Meaning

retroceder

recuar

regredir

voltar para trás

ficar para trás

afastar-se da vista

baixar

diminuir em valor

desaguar

vazar se

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.