accede

/æk'si:d/

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Word: Accede

Part of Speech: Verb

Usage Instructions:

• Use "accede" when talking about agreeing to a request, especially in formal or serious contexts.
• It can also be used when someone takes on a significant role, like a king or president.

Examples:

1. Agreeing to a Request:

   • "After much discussion, the board decided to accede to the employees’ request for better working conditions."

2. Taking on a Position:

   • "When the previous monarch passed away, his son was expected to accede to the throne."

Advanced Usage:

• Formal Agreements: "Accede" is often used in formal contexts, such as legal agreements, treaties, or in politics.
• Transition of Power: The word is particularly relevant in discussions about government, royalty, or leadership.

Word Variants:

• Accession (noun): The act of agreeing to something or the process of someone taking a position.

  • Example: "The accession of the new president was celebrated with a ceremony."

• Accedence (noun): A less common variant that refers to the act of agreeing.

  • Example: "His accedence to their demands surprised many observers."

Different Meanings:

1. To Agree: To say yes or give approval.
2. To Assume a Role: To take on a position of power or responsibility.

Synonyms:

• Agree
• Consent
• Assent
• Yield
• Acquiesce

Antonyms:

• Deny
• Refuse
• Oppose

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While "accede" does not have widely recognized idioms or phrasal verbs, you might encounter phrases like:
  • "Bow to pressure": To give in to demands or requests, similar in meaning to acceding to someone's wishes.
  • Example: "The company bowed to pressure from the community to reduce pollution."

Summary:

"Accede" is a formal word that means to agree or accept something, often after discussion. It’s used in serious contexts, whether in politics, leadership, or formal negotiations.

Academic

Verb

1. to agree or express agreement
   • The Maestro assented to the request for an encore
2. take on duties or office
   • accede to the throne
3. yield to another's wish or opinion
   • The government bowed to the military pressure

Synonyms

• assent
• acquiesce
• enter
• submit
• bow
• defer
• give in