Accede



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 应允, 同意
• ［英］ v. 应允, 同意 ( to give assent; consent)
• ［记］ ac+cede ( 走) -> 走到一起 -> 同意;
• ［同］ 同根词: concede ( 让步) , recede ( 后退, 撤退)
• ［例］ He acceded to our request.
• [反] demur(v 反对)

Webster Collegiate

intransitive verb (acceded; acceding)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin accedere to go to, be added, from ad- + cedere to go
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. to become a party (as to an agreement)
  • b. to express approval or give consent ; give in to a request or demand
• 2. archaic approach
• 3. to enter upon an office or position
• Synonyms: see assent

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