accede meaning

UK US /ækˈsid/ 2 syllables

accede (verb): yield to another's wish or opinion.

accede has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

accede as a verb

  1. yield to another's wish or opinion
    • The government bowed to the military pressure

    Synonyms: submit, bow, defer, give in

    Type of: yield

  2. take on duties or office
    • accede to the throne

    Synonyms: enter

    Type of: succeed, take office

    Kinds: ascend

    Related forms: accession

  3. to agree or express agreement
    • The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

    Synonyms: assent, acquiesce

    Type of: agree

    Kinds: connive

    Related forms: accession

How to pronounce accede

accede is pronounced /ækˈsid/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with accede

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in DE · 6-letter words

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