Main Entry: ac·cede

Pronunciation: \ak-ˈsēd, ik-\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ac·ced·ed; ac·ced·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin accedere to go to, be added, from ad- + cedere to go

Date: 15th century

1 a : to become a party (as to an agreement) b : to express approval or give consent : give in to a request or demand
2 archaic : approach
3 : to enter upon an office or position

synonyms see assent