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Acquiesced: meaning, definitions and examples

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acquiesced

 

[ หŒakwฤ“หˆest ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

consent, agreement

Acquiesced means to accept something reluctantly but without protest. It is often used in situations where an individual does not fully agree but chooses to go along with the decision or situation. This term can imply a loss of agency or desire to avoid conflict. People may acquiesce in various contexts, such as in personal relationships, workplace dynamics, or formal agreements. It can also suggest a passive acceptance rather than active support.

Synonyms

assented, conceded, submitted, yielded

Examples of usage

  • She acquiesced to his demands after much debate.
  • The committee acquiesced to the changes without a fight.
  • Although he was unhappy, he acquiesced to the groupโ€™s decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "acquiesced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consentido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingewilligt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ setuju

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะพะดะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaakceptowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆ„ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acquiescรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consentido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท razฤฑ oldu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™์˜ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ souhlasil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบhlasil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป˜่ฎธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pristal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samรพykkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะปั–ัั–ะผ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ razฤฑ oldu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consentido

Etymology

The word 'acquiesce' is derived from the Latin verb 'acquiescere,' which means 'to rest' or 'to become quiet.' The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward,' while 'quiescere' translates to 'to rest' or 'to be quiet.' It moved into Middle French as 'acquiescer,' maintaining a similar meaning of yielding or agreeing. The term entered the English language in the early 17th century and has since evolved to describe situations where individuals accept or comply with something even if they are not entirely in agreement. It often carries the connotation of passive compliance, emphasizing a lack of active opposition. In legal and formal contexts, acquiescence can also imply a tacit agreement or approval without explicit affirmation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,446, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.