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accede

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of accede

to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)

finally acceded to their pleas for more time to complete the project

Synonyms of accede

acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, consent, subscribe

Words Related to accede

adopt, embrace, espouse

abide, bear (with), endure, stand, suffer, tolerate

stomach, swallow, take

bow, knuckle under, relent, submit, succumb, yield

Near Antonyms of accede

rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, spurn

deny, gainsay

Antonyms of accede

dissent

Synonym Discussion of accede

assent, consent, accede, acquiesce, agree, subscribe mean to concur with what has been proposed. assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions.

- voters assented to the proposal

consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired.

- consented to their daughter's going

accede implies a yielding, often under pressure, of assent or consent.

- officials acceded to the prisoners' demands

acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition.

- acquiesced to his boss's wishes

agree sometimes implies previous difference of opinion or attempts at persuasion.

- finally agreed to come along

subscribe implies not only consent or assent but hearty approval and active support.

- subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea

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