English

accede

əkˈsid, ækˈsid, əkˈsiːd
Meaning: to agree to a demand or request; to assume an office or position
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ækˈsid, əkˈsiːd

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base accede
3rd person singular present accedes
Present participle acceding
Past acceded
Will future will accede
Going-to future going to accede
Imperative negative don't accede / do not accede

Example

The king finally decided to accede to the people's demands.
The king finally decided to accede to the people's demands.

Usage Notes

FORMAL. Often followed by 'to'. It can mean agreeing to what someone wants or taking up a high position of authority.

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