acquiesce

[ak-wee-es]

verb (used without object)

acquiesced, acquiescing 

1. to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent.

   to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan.

   Synonyms: capitulate, concur, accede
   Antonyms: protest, contest

acquiesce

/ ˌækwɪˈɛs /

verb

1. (intr; often foll by in or to) to comply (with); assent (to) without protest

Usage

The use of to after acquiesce was formerly regarded as incorrect, but is now acceptable

Other Word Forms

• acquiescingly adverb
• nonacquiescing adjective
• acquiescently adverb
• acquiescence noun
• acquiescent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acquiesce¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from Latin acquiēscere “to find rest in, ” equivalent to ac- ac- + quiē- + -sc- inchoative suffix + -ere infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of acquiesce¹

C17: from Latin acquiēscere to remain at rest, agree without protest, from ad- at + quiēscere to rest, from quiēs _quiet

Example Sentences

But Kyiv also believes its capture would help Russia in its efforts to persuade the US that its military campaign was succeeding - and, therefore, that the West should acquiesce to its demands.

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But in the spirit of politeness and family unity, she acquiesces to Paul’s desire for a nice family Thanksgiving, despite their political differences.

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Leadership acquiesced, putting a near-total pause on humanities Ph.D. applications this fall.

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Nevertheless, the Education Department told the districts that until they acquiesced to the agency’s bathroom rules they would have to pay expenses up front and request reimbursement.

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Piastri complained that he thought there had been an agreement that a slow pit stop was just a part of racing that had to be accepted, but acquiesced anyway.

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Related Words

• accede 
• cave in 
• comply 
• concur 
• conform 
• give in 
• go along