What does "recedes" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of recede

What is a synonym for "recedes"?

Common synonyms include: withdraw, fall back, abate, back, back down, back off.

Recedes

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of recede form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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withdraw fall back abate back back down back off

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"All individuals in the world act with clear goals and distinct intentions. But once these actions are brought together by the great torrents of life, clarity recedes and chaos ensues."

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