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- Dictionaryacquiesce/ˌakwɪˈɛs/
verb
- 1. accept something reluctantly but without protest: "Sara acquiesced in his decision"
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Jul 1, 2012 · ACQUIESCE definition: 1. to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly: 2. to accept or agree to something, often…. Learn more.
The meaning of ACQUIESCE is to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively —often used with in or to. How to use acquiesce in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Acquiesce.
To acquiesce is to agree to something or to give in. If your kid sister is refusing to hand over the television remote, you hope she acquiesces before your favorite show comes on. The verb acquiesce comes from the Latin word acquiescere, meaning “to rest.”
If you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do even though you may not agree with it.
Acquiesce definition: to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent. See examples of ACQUIESCE used in a sentence.
Jul 1, 2012 · to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly: Reluctantly, he acquiesced to/in the plans. Synonym. assent formal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to say yes to a suggestion or idea. agree I suggested they seek legal counsel and they agreed. accept I have no choice but to accept the ruling of the court.
acquiesce (in/to something) to accept something without arguing, even if you do not really agree with it Senior government figures must have acquiesced in the cover-up. She explained her plan and reluctantly he acquiesced.
verb. /ˌækwiˈɛs/. [intransitive] acquiesce (in something) (formal) Verb Forms. to accept something without arguing, even if you do not really agree with it Senior government figures must have acquiesced in the cover-up.
To acquiesce in a decision. (intransitive) 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; — followed by "in", sometimes also by "with" and "to".
ACQUIESCENCE meaning: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.
