One entry found for recede.

Entry Word: recede
Function: verb
Text: 1 to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually <the sound of sirens receded as the fire engines roared off into the distance> -- see DECREASE 2
2 to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) <after the rain stops, the floodwaters should gradually recede> -- see RETREAT 1