accede

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ACCEDE

to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) <finally acceded to their pleas for more time to complete the project>

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

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

Near Antonyms rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, spurn; deny, gainsay

Antonyms dissent

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