 accede |
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| 1. | [ verb ] submit or yield to another's wish or opinion | |
| Synonyms: | give_in bow submit defer | |
| Examples: | "The government bowed to the military pressure" |
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| Related terms: | yield deference submitter | |
| 2. | [ verb ] take on duties or office | |
| Synonyms: | enter | |
| Examples: | "accede to the throne" |
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| Related terms: | succeed take_office ascend | |
| 3. | [ verb ] be compatible or in accordance with | |
| Synonyms: | adhere comply | |
| Examples: | "You must adhere to the rules" |
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| Related terms: | match | |
| 4. | [ verb ] to agree or express agreement | |
| Synonyms: | acquiesce assent comply | |
| Examples: | "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore" |
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| Related terms: | dissent agree connive assent acquiescence | |
| Similar spelling: |
Aceuedo Accetta acid acute Aceto Acedo Acheta acedia |
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