surrender vs cede

surrender is a noun but cede is not a noun.

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

As verbs, surrender and cede are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of surrender include deliver, give up.

surrender (noun)	cede (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

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