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acquiesce

/ˌækwiˈɛs/

verb

Meaning

  • (with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.

  • To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

Synonyms

accept,
go along with,
tacitly,
agree,
assent,
comply,
concur,
consent,
submit,
yield