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English verb: accede

1. accede (communication) yield to another's wish or opinion


SamplesThe government bowed to the military pressure.


Synonymsbow, defer, give in, submit


Pattern of useSomebody ----s to somebody


Broader (hypernym)buckle under, give in, knuckle under, succumb, yield

2. accede (social) take on duties or office


SamplesAccede to the throne.


Synonymsenter


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)come after, follow, succeed, take office


Narrower (hyponym)ascend

3. accede (communication) to agree or express agreement


SamplesThe Maestro assented to the request for an encore.


Synonymsacquiesce, assent


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)agree


Narrower (hyponym)connive


Antonymsdissent









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