Question

The root word cede means to go. Which prefix can be added to create a word meaning to go back?

Answer 1

               
re·cede... go or move back or further away from a previous position.

Answer 2

To use your example, cede does mean to go. However, "recede" means to draw back or go back. Think of an ocean. What does the tide do at certain times? It recedes!


So re- is the best answer.