English Synonym Finder

accede

Definitions

To agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

To assume an office or position.

Examples

The government finally decided to accede to the demands of the protesters.

He was reluctant to accede to the terms of the contract until his lawyer reviewed them.

The board of directors will likely accede to the shareholders' request for a dividend increase.

Synonyms

agree assent consent acquiesce comply concur accept

Antonyms

refuse decline reject dissent oppose deny disagree