acquiesces

ac·qui·esce

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-wee-es]
- /ˌæk wiˈɛs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-wee-es]
- /ˌæk wiˈɛs/

Definitions of acquiesces word

verb without object acquiesces to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan. 1
noun acquiesces Third-person singular simple present indicative form of acquiesce. 1

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Origin of acquiesces

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 Acquiesces

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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acquiesces 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.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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