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accede

ac·cede

accede

 
pronunciation:
ihk sid
features:
Word Combinations (verb), 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
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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derivations: accedence (n.), acceder (n.)
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