accede — to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˈsiːd/
Korean meaning: 요구나 요청에 동의하다, 승낙하다
Korean pronunciation: 액-시드 (강세: 시드)
Example Sentences
- After three hours of his wife's nagging, Tom finally acceded to buying the expensive couch.
- The CEO acceded to the workers' request for free pizza Fridays.
- The country acceded to the international climate agreement last month.
accede
VERB//ækˈsiːd//
to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
Finally agreeing to the request
Accede to proceed, and you shall succeed!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'accedere', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'cedere' (to go or yield). The word entered English in the 15th century meaning to approach or agree to something.
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📝Examples
“After three hours of his wife's nagging, Tom finally acceded to buying the expensive couch.”
“The CEO acceded to the workers' request for free pizza Fridays.”
“The country acceded to the international climate agreement last month.”
“When the king died, his son acceded to the throne at age 25.”
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