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Definition of accede



Overview of verb accede

The verb accede has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) submit, bow, defer, accede, give in

(yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure")

2. accede, enter

(take on duties or office; "accede to the throne")

3. assent, accede, acquiesce

(to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore")