Acquiescing: meaning, definitions and examples
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acquiescing
[ ˌækwiˈesɪŋ ]
in a conversation
To acquiesce means to accept or agree to something, often without protest. It implies a passive acceptance rather than enthusiastic approval.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She nodded, acquiescing to his request.
- He acquiesced to their decision, even though he didn't fully agree.
Translations
Translations of the word "acquiescing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 concordando
🇮🇳 स्वीकृति देना
🇩🇪 einwilligend
🇮🇩 menyetujui
🇺🇦 погоджуючись
🇵🇱 przyzwalający
🇯🇵 黙認する
🇫🇷 acquiesçant
🇪🇸 consintiendo
🇹🇷 razı olarak
🇰🇷 묵인하는
🇸🇦 الموافقة
🇨🇿 souhlasící
🇸🇰 súhlasný
🇨🇳 默许
🇸🇮 pristajajoč
🇮🇸 samþykjandi
🇰🇿 келісетін
🇬🇪 თანხმობა
🇦🇿 razılaşan
🇲🇽 consintiendo
Etymology
The word 'acquiesce' originated from the Latin word 'acquiescere', which means 'to find rest in'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of acquiescing has been present in various cultures and legal systems throughout history, reflecting the human tendency to sometimes accept situations without protest.
See also: acquiesce, acquiescence.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,854, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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