Acquiesce

[,ækwɪ'es]

Definition

(v. i.) 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, formerly also by with and to.

(v. i.) To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. [1]. Yield, comply, submit, bow, rest, resign one's self, be reconciled, be resigned, be satisfied, rest satisfied.[2]. Assent, consent, agree, accede, concur, yield assent, give consent, fall in, go with the stream, go with the current.

Checker: Percy

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Assent, concur, repose, agree, yield, be_resigned, comply

ANT:Dissent, demur, object

Editor: Paula

Definition

v.i. to rest satisfied or without making opposition: to assent (with in).—n. Acquies′cence quiet assent or submission.—adj. Acquies′cent resting satisfied: easy: submissive.—advs. Acquies′cently Acquies′cingly.

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