accede meaning and definition

ACCEDE verb

Definition of accede (verb)

1. yield to another's wish or opinion
   • "The government bowed to the military pressure"
   • synonyms: bow, defer, give in, submit
2. take on duties or office
   • "accede to the throne"
   • synonyms: enter
3. to agree or express agreement
   • "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"
   • synonyms: acquiesce, assent
   • antonym: dissent