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- [ak-wee-es]
- /ˌæk wiˈɛs/
- /ˌæk.wiˈes/
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- [ak-wee-es]
- /ˌæk wiˈɛs/
Definitions of acquiesce word
- verb acquiesce If you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do. 3
- verb acquiesce to comply (with); assent (to) without protest 3
- intransitive verb acquiesce to agree or consent quietly without protest, but without enthusiasm 3
- verb without object acquiesce to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan. 1
- noun acquiesce Accept something reluctantly but without protest. 1
- intransitive verb acquiesce agree, consent 1
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Origin of acquiesce
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin acquiēscere to find rest in, equivalent to ac- ac- + quiē- (see quiet2) + -sc- inchoative suffix + -ere infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Acquiesce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acquiesce popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acquiesce
verb acquiesce
- conform — If something conforms to something such as a law or someone's wishes, it is of the required type or quality.
- accede — If you accede to someone's request, you do what they ask.
- concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
- comply — If someone or something complies with an order or set of rules, they are in accordance with what is required or expected.
- give in — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
Antonyms for acquiesce
verb acquiesce
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- resist — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
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