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It is shown that the superconductivity in Ce(1-x)Gd(x)FeAsO(0.84)F(0.16) compounds can be modulated by internal (chemical) pressure. The internal pressure is induced by Gd substitution for Ce in CeFeAsO(0.84)F(0.16), which compresses the crystal lattice. The temperature dependences of resistivity and magnetization show that the superconducting-transition temperature T(c) is enhanced from 40 K for CeFeAsO(0.84)F(0.16) to 47.5 K for Ce(0.6)Gd(0.4)FeAsO(0.84)F(0.16). The increase and subsequent decrease of Tc upon application of external pressure, as observed previously in LaFeAsO(0.89)F(0.11), is entirely confirmed by the modulation of Tc of the Ce(1-x)Gd(x)FeAsO(0.84)F(0.16) superconductors by internal pressure.