acquiesce

/əˈkwɪɛs/ or /əˈkwɪˌsɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to give in to a demand or wish, often reluctantly; to consent or comply

“She acquiesced to her parents’ request to move to another city.”

2. verb

to express agreement or consent, often implicitly or without enthusiasm

“The audience acquiesced to the proposal after a long discussion.”

3. noun

the act or process of giving in to a demand or wish

“Her acquiescence to the proposal surprised everyone.”

Synonyms

  • comply
  • concede
  • consent
  • yield

Antonyms

  • disagree
  • oppose
  • refuse
  • resist