Accede — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ak-ˈsēd/ ac·cede

Meaning & Definition of Accede

Accede (verb)

  1. to express approval or give consent, to agree to a request or demand —usually + to
  2. to become a party to something (such as an agreement) —usually + to
  3. to enter upon an office or position —usually + to

Accede (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)

    "finally acceded to their pleas for more time to complete the project"

    similar: acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, consent, subscribe
    related: adopt, embrace, espouse, abide, bear (with), endure, stand, suffer, tolerate, stomach, swallow, take, bow, knuckle under, relent, submit, succumb, yield
    opposite: dissent
    near: rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, spurn, deny, gainsay

Related Entry: Accede (to) (verb)

Accede (to) is a different word from Accede. The synonyms below are for accede (to), not for accede.

  1. as in comply (with), accept

    similar: accept, acquiesce, assent (to), comply (with), consent (to), go (by), subscribe, agree, coincide, concur, affiliate, ally, associate, unite, collaborate, cooperate, get along, get on
    opposite: differ, disagree, clash, collide, conflict, bicker, counter, dispute, dissent, diverge, fall out, object, oppose, protest, quarrel, resist, rival, dissociate, separate, split

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accede

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accede:

acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, consent, subscribe

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accede

Words with the opposite meaning of Accede:

dissent

Related Words for Accede

adopt, embrace, espouse, abide, bear (with), endure, stand, suffer, tolerate, stomach, swallow, take, bow, knuckle under, relent, submit, succumb, yield

Near Antonyms of Accede

rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, spurn, deny, gainsay

Word Forms of Accede

Inflections: acceded, acceding

Origin & Etymology of Accede

Middle English acceden "to come near, become adapted to," borrowed from Latin accēdere "to draw near, approach, side (with), be added (to)," from ad- ad- + cēdere "to go away, yield" cede

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Accede

Words & Phrases Containing Accede

accede to the throne

Frequently Asked Questions about Accede

What does "Accede" mean?

"Accede" means to express approval or give consent, to agree to a request or demand —usually + to. As a verb, it is defined as: to express approval or give consent, to agree to a request or demand —usually + to.

What is another word for "Accede"?

Other words for "Accede" include acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, consent and subscribe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accede" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accede"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accede". Common alternatives include acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, consent and subscribe.

What is the opposite of "Accede"?

Antonyms of "Accede" include dissent. Near antonyms include rebuff, refuse, reject and scorn.

How do you use "Accede" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accede" in a sentence: "finally acceded to their pleas for more time to complete the project".

Is "Accede" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accede" is a verb.

Is "Accede" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Accede" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Accede"?

"Accede" is pronounced /ak-ˈsēd/ and divided into syllables as ac·cede.