Yield what is capable of growth I say (4)

I believe the answer is:

cede

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'yield' is the definition.
(I know that yield can be written as cede)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for cede that I've seen before include "Transfer" , "Yield, give way" , "Reluctantly give up" , "Give up (eg, power)" , "Give up (power to another)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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