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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"

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What does accede mean?
yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure" take on duties or office; "accede to the throne" to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"
What part of speech is accede?
Accede is a verb.
How many definitions does accede have?
Accede has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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