Accede: meaning, definitions and examples

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accede

[ əkˈsiːd ]

^{Context #1}

formal

To agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Synonyms

agree, comply, consent

Examples of usage

The government finally acceded to the protesters' demands.
She acceded to his request for a pay raise.

^{Context #2}

formal

To assume an office or position, especially after someone else has left.

Synonyms

assume, inherit, take over

Examples of usage

He acceded to the throne after his father's death.
The new CEO will accede to her position next month.

Translations

Translations of the word "accede" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aceder

🇮🇳 सम्मति देना

🇩🇪 zustimmen

🇮🇩 menyetujui

🇺🇦 погоджуватися

🇵🇱 przystać

🇯🇵 同意する (どういする)

🇫🇷 accepter

🇪🇸 acceder

🇹🇷 kabul etmek

🇰🇷 동의하다 (dong-uihada)

🇸🇦 يوافق

🇨🇿 přistoupit

🇸🇰 pristúpiť

🇨🇳 同意 (tóngyì)

🇸🇮 pridružiti se

🇮🇸 samþykkja

🇰🇿 қабылдау

🇬🇪 დამატება

🇦🇿 razılaşmaq

🇲🇽 acceder

Word origin

The word 'accede' originated from the Latin word 'accedere', meaning 'to approach' or 'to agree'. It entered the English language in the 15th century with the sense of 'to give one's consent'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the meanings of agreeing to demands or requests, as well as assuming positions of power or authority.

See also: antecedent, intercede, recede.