acquiesces
- present tense form of acquiesce (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The officer quickly acquiesces and tells the staffer to “close the door.”
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026
He will hope the new leader acquiesces to his plea to be allowed to remain in the job until next May.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
But in the spirit of politeness and family unity, she acquiesces to Paul’s desire for a nice family Thanksgiving, despite their political differences.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
When Haider acquiesces to his dad’s expectations — he finds a job, and his wife is forced out of hers — the entire home’s stability comes tumbling down.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023
By alarming her fears, I made an impression thus far, that she acquiesces in my appearing before her as her brother's guest, and this is no small point gained.
From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir
