cede vs surrender

cede is not a noun while surrender is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cede	No	No	Yes	No
surrender	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cede and surrender are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cede include deliver, give up.

cede (noun)	surrender (noun)
	the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
	the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
	a verbal act of admitting defeat
	acceptance of despair

cede (verb)	surrender (verb)
relinquish possession or control over	give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another	relinquish possession or control over