Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accede
verb
/əkˈsiːd/
Definition
To agree to a request or a demand.
Examples
- The government had no choice but to accede to the demands of the protesters.
- She decided to accede to her friend’s request for help with the project.
- After much discussion, they finally acceded to the terms of the agreement.
Meaning
Accede means to yield or give in to a request or a demand, often after some initial hesitation.
Synonyms
- agree
- consent
- assent
- yield
- accept
