Secede

Pronunciation: /sɪˈsid/

Definitions of secede

verb to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, as from a political union, a religious organization, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 Some countries secede from larger political entities.

A2 The region decided to secede from the country and form its own independent state.

B1 The group of states attempted to secede from the union but faced opposition.

B2 The province successfully seceded from the nation and established itself as a sovereign state.

C1 The movement to secede from the federation gained momentum and led to a referendum.

C2 The decision to secede was met with international recognition and support for the new independent nation.

Examples of secede in a Sentence

formal The region attempted to secede from the country, but faced strong opposition from the government.

informal Some people think it would be cool if California tried to secede from the US.

slang If they don't agree with the decision, they can just secede and do their own thing.

figurative It's like trying to secede from your own thoughts - sometimes you just can't break free from them.

Grammatical Forms of secede

• past tense: seceded
• present tense: secede
• future tense: will secede
• perfect tense: have seceded
• continuous tense: seceding
• infinitive: secede
• gerund: seceding
• participle: seceding

Origin and Evolution of secede

First Known Use: 1768 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'secede' originated from the Latin word 'secedere', which means 'to withdraw' or 'to go apart'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of political separation or withdrawal from a group or organization, the word 'secede' has evolved to encompass various forms of separation or division in modern usage.