accede

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'accepter une demande, une proposition ou une exigence, ou d'entrer formellement dans une fonction ou une charge.

A verb used to indicate the act of agreeing to a request, proposal, or demand, or formally assuming a position or office.

1. Agree or consentC1formal

   To agree to a request, proposal, or demand, often after initial hesitation.

   Accepter, consentir

   • The manager finally acceded to the employees' demands for better working conditions.
   • She acceded to her daughter's request to stay out late.
   • The government acceded to the treaty after lengthy negotiations.

   Synonymesacceptacquiesceagreeassentcomplyconcurconsentyield

   Antonymesbalkdeclinedemurdenydissentopposerefusereject

2. Assume a position or officeC1formal

   To take on a high-ranking role, title, or responsibility, especially in a formal context.

   Accéder à une fonction

   • The prince acceded to the throne after the king's abdication.
   • She acceded to the position of CEO last year.
   • He acceded to the presidency of the organization in 2020.

   Synonymesassumeenter uponinherittake up

   Antonymesabdicateresign

3. C1formal

   To formally express agreement with a statement, opinion, or decision.

   Exprimer son accord

   • The board acceded to the proposal without further debate.
   • He acceded to the judge's ruling with a nod.
   • The committee acceded to the majority's view on the matter.

   Synonymesacceptacquiesceagreeapproveassentcomplyconcurconsent

   Antonymesdemurdisagreedissentobjectrefusereject