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Meaning of the word acquiesce in English

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acquiesce

US /ˌæk.wiˈes/
UK /ˌæk.wiˈes/
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Verb

accept something reluctantly but without protest

Example:
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She will acquiesce to their demands.
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He reluctantly acquiesced to the plan.
Synonym:
assent consent concur agree comply submit yield give in bow capitulate
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Related Word:
acquiescence acquiescent