Accede Definition & Meaning

accede
verb
  1. yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"
  2. take on duties or office; "accede to the throne"
  3. to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"

Words that rhyme with accede

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