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acquiesce

/ˌækwiˈɛs/verb

To accept something quietly and without protest, even after having doubts or objections.

Example sentences

  • “After a long argument, she finally acquiesced to the new plan.”
  • “The landlord eventually acquiesced to our request for a new refrigerator.”

Followed by "to" or "in", never a direct object. Weaker than "agree": it suggests giving in quietly rather than being convinced.

Synonyms for acquiesce

  • comply
  • consent
  • give in
  • yield
  • accede

Antonyms

  • resist
  • refuse
  • object

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