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accede

Meaning

To yield to a demand, claim, or request; to give one's consent or approval.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

Ella did not want a pet, but her brother kept asking for a puppy. After many days of listening to his promises to take care of it, she finally decided to accede to his request and agreed they could get a dog together. Her brother was very happy.

The striking workers refused to leave his office. Their faces were set and determined. Realizing he could not win this fight and would lose his factory, the owner finally knew he had to accede to their demand for safer working conditions. He gave a slow, tired nod.

After months of begging her parents for a puppy, Maya finally wore them down. When her father said he would accede to her request if she proved she could handle the responsibility, she immediately started researching dog care and creating a schedule for walks and feeding times.

After hours of begging, Max’s cat finally accede to his request and moved off his laptop, but only after she received a full five-minute belly rub and half a can of tuna. Max quickly sent his email, knowing he was lucky to earn her royal approval.

After my hamster, Sir Reginald, presented a list of demands written on a sunflower seed, I knew I had to take him seriously. I refused his request for a tiny limousine, but I will accede to his demand for a small, fluffy crown. He has earned it.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

After much deliberation, the council finally decided to accede to the demands of the protesters. This decision was met with relief and celebration from the crowd gathered outside the town hall.

"The board of directors unanimously acceded to the proposal, paving the way for the company's expansion. Their prompt consent ensured the timely implementation of the project and set the stage for future growth."

The villagers gathered around the old well, whispering in hushed tones as they awaited the arrival of the dark figure. They knew that once he arrived, their fate would be sealed. The figure approached, his eyes gleaming with malice as he demanded their compliance. The villagers, terrified and powerless, had no choice but to accede to his demands, knowing that to refuse would mean certain doom. And so, with heavy hearts and trembling hands, they agreed to his terms, knowing that they had just signed away their souls to the devil himself.

In the silence of the night, the unthinkable occurred. The guttural growl echoed throughout the desolate alleyway, sending shivers down my spine. As I lurched backward, desperation clawing at my mind, a shadow emerged from the darkness. Its eyes, glowing an eerie crimson, held me captive. A voice, raspy and menacing, hissed, "Accede to our demands, or face the consequences."

The council of elders gathered to discuss the fate of the kingdom. The wise wizard, Merlin, spoke first, urging his fellow members to accede to the queen's request for assistance in defeating the dark sorcerer. After much debate, the council finally agreed to send their strongest warriors to aid the queen in her quest. The decision was met with nods of approval from all present, as they knew that only by working together could they hope to overcome the evil that threatened their land. And so, with their consent given, the warriors set out on their journey, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

After days of discussion, Maria finally decided to accede to her friends' plan for a weekend trip. She had some doubts at first but their excitement convinced her. Her agreement showed that she was willing to express approval and give consent to their idea even though she felt nervous.

After hours of pleading from his son, the exhausted parent finally decided to accede to the request for a later bedtime. He was simply too tired to argue any longer and just wanted a moment of quiet before the long day ended.

After months of pleading, Sarah's parents finally agreed to accede to her request for a dog. She had promised to walk it daily and pay for food from her allowance. Their approval came with strict conditions, but Sarah didn't care. She was getting her puppy at last.

After weeks of relentless puppy eyes and crumbs mysteriously appearing on his pillow, Greg finally decided to accede to his daughter’s request for a dog, realizing resistance was futile when even the family goldfish seemed to be in on the conspiracy.

My toddler insisted that his teddy bear be named chairman of the household. Fearing a catastrophic meltdown over this bizarre political coup, my wife and I reluctantly held a vote. We had to accede to his demand when the bear won unanimously.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Despite her initial reservations, Maria decided to accede to her colleague's proposal to reorganize the department. The prospect filled her with trepidation, yet she recognized the value in compromise and collaboration, choosing to express approval even though she harbored some misgivings about the changes.

After a protracted and querulous negotiation, the board saw no tenable alternative. With a palpable sense of resignation, they finally chose to accede to the union's primary stipulation for revised compensation, hoping the decision would placate the disgruntled workers and avert a strike.

After months of contentious negotiations, the board finally decided to accede to the workers' demands for better wages. The chairman's reluctance had been palpable, but mounting pressure from shareholders and the threat of prolonged strikes left him with little recourse but to consent to their terms.

Despite every fiber of her being wishing to decline, Mrs. Babcock reluctantly chose to accede to her neighbor's outlandish request: babysitting a sugar-addled ferret with a penchant for interpretive dance. Her dubious acquiescence was met with frenzied squeaks and unrestrained chaos within minutes.

My capricious marmoset, Bartholomew, presented a list of grandiloquent demands, including a tiny velvet throne and artisanal figs. After a moment of feigned deliberation, I felt I had no choice but to accede to his perspicacious, if profligate, requests for the sake of domestic tranquility.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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