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ac·cede
 accede
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
accedes, acceding, acceded |
| definition 1: |
to agree or consent; assent.
The government refused to accede to the terrorists' demands.- synonyms:
- acquiesce, assent, comply, consent, submit, yield
- antonyms:
- demur
- similar words:
- agree, come around, come round, concede, concur, conform, surrender
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| definition 2: |
to come into possession of an office, title, or the like (usu. fol. by "to").
She acceded to the throne upon her father's death.He has hopes of acceding to the presidency.- synonyms:
- ascend, succeed
- antonyms:
- abdicate, resign
- similar words:
- inherit
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| related words: |
accord, admit, capitulate, comply, mind, submit, succeed |
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| derivations: |
accedence (n.), acceder (n.) |
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