Recede (verb)

1. To move away or retreat.
2. To go back or withdraw.
3. To become less intense or less visible.

Origin:

The word "recede" comes from the latin word "recedere" which means "to go back" or "to withdraw" which came into use in the 16th century. in its early use, it meant "to retreat" in a military sense, and later it has been used in a more general sense of "to move away or retreat".

Examples:

1. The tide receded, revealing the sandy beach.
2. The flood waters began to recede, revealing the damage done.
3. The recession receded and the economy began to improve.
4. He receded into the shadows, watching the scene unfold.
5. The pain receded after he took the medication.