English Synonym Finder

acquiesce

Definitions

To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

To comply with or submit to a demand or requirement.

Examples

The manager decided to acquiesce to the employees' demands for better working conditions.

She felt forced to acquiesce to her parents' wishes regarding her career path.

Although he disagreed with the new policy, he chose to acquiesce rather than cause a scene.

Synonyms

accede agree assent comply concede consent submit

Antonyms

dissent refuse resist oppose object reject disagree