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recede

verb

/rɪˈsiːd/

Meaning

To move back or further away from a previous position.

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

recede into the background

retreat, withdraw, diminish, ebb, decline

advance, approach

recede into the distance, recede into memory, recede slowly, recede gradually

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

to persuade or force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever