accede

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How is the word accede distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of accede are acquiesce, agree, assent, consent, and subscribe. While all these words mean "to concur with what has been proposed," accede implies a yielding, often under pressure, of assent or consent.

officials acceded to the prisoners' demands

When can acquiesce be used instead of accede?

While in some cases nearly identical to accede, acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition.

acquiesced to his boss's wishes

In what contexts can agree take the place of accede?

The words agree and accede are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, agree sometimes implies previous difference of opinion or attempts at persuasion.

finally agreed to come along

When could assent be used to replace accede?

Although the words assent and accede have much in common, assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions.

voters assented to the proposal

Where would consent be a reasonable alternative to accede?

The words consent and accede can be used in similar contexts, but consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired.

consented to their daughter's going

When is subscribe a more appropriate choice than accede?

While the synonyms subscribe and accede are close in meaning, subscribe implies not only consent or assent but hearty approval and active support.

subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accede Armstrong's decision acceding to the administration's demands drew condemnation from some faculty and free speech groups, who accused the university of caving to President Donald Trump’s largely unprecedented intrusion on academic freedom. Associated Press, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025 While not guaranteed, there have been cases where servicers have acceded to such requests. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Sheinbaum has also acceded to Trump’s second wish, creating a new program to ease the return of Mexicans deported by the United States. David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025 After acceding to the training and background check changes, Sullivan and co-sponsor Sen. Julie Gonzales shepherded the bill out of the Senate. Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accede
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accede
Verb
  • From there, the brothers rope in a boozy harmonica virtuoso named Delta Slim (Delroy Lindo), who only accepts the gig after the brothers agree to pay him in Irish beer.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In an exciting Instagram post on Wednesday (April 9), the West Coast icon and league owner revealed that the eight-time NBA All-Star has agreed to join the BIG3 league for one final season as a professional basketball player.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • China has built Russia’s defense industrial base, helped Iran provide Russia with one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles, and assented as North Korea has sent troops to fight in Europe.
    Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
  • His representatives soon assented to de Moraes’s orders, including taking down the offending accounts and paying the fines.
    Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In a late-night deal, Sullivan and Gonzales eventually acquiesced to the governor’s request.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Greg eventually acquiesces, and the two characters vow to disappear from each other’s lives forever.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ukraine has tried to bake security guarantees into the economic deal as the U.S. forges ahead with ceasefire talks with Russia, which has refused to consent to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day full ceasefire.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Just six months after San Diego Port commissioners consented to giving the developer of a Harbor Island hotel two more years to start construction, the agency is now contemplating offering millions of dollars in financial support as well.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Accede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accede. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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