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Accede

verb

Accede means to agree or accept a position.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Accede mean?

Accede means to agree or accept a position.

Dictionary definition

To agree to a request, demand, or position of authority.

Example sentences

Accede in a sentence

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The club agreed to accede to the new schedule.

medium

After discussion, the committee chose to accede to the request.

hard

The prince was expected to accede to the throne after the queen stepped down.

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Synonyms

Words like Accede

agreeUse when accepting a request or idea.
acceptUse when saying yes to something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

refuseUse when someone does not agree.
rejectUse when someone turns down a request or idea.
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Word family

Accede word family

Base word

accede

verb

acceded

Agreed or accepted in the past.

noun

accession

The act of taking a position of authority or joining an agreement.

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