accede
verb
Simple meaning
To agree or assent to a proposal or a view.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ækˈsid
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Definition
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verb
intransitive
To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
intransitive
To become a party to an agreement or a treaty.
intransitive
To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
To 'accede' means to formally agree, especially to a request or treaty, often after some pressure or negotiation. It implies granting something, unlike 'agree,' which can be a simple consensus. You typically accede *to* something.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
News reports
“The government might accede to public demands after protests.”
Legal documents
“Both parties agreed to accede to the mediator's final proposal.”
Diplomatic talks
“The leader was reluctant to accede to the terms of the new treaty.”
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