acquiesce
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English
Pronunciation
- IPA /ˌækwiˈɛs/
Verb
acquiesce verb
- (with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.
- To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.
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Synonyms
acceptgo along withtacitlyagreeassentcomplyconcurconsentsubmityieldaccedegrantcedeassigndivestnodreposesuffer in silence