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Acquiescing

Verb / ˌækwi:ˈesɪŋ / Another word for acquiescing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acquiescing means to accept or agree to something without protesting or objecting.

Synonyms & similar words

assent dissent accede acquiesce complying conceding yielding submitting accepting assenting consenting approving admitting endorsing tolerating enduring bearing surrendering capitulating bowing obeying following relinquishing resigning

Example sentences

  1. He was acquiescing to his friend's plan for the day.
  2. She was acquiescing to her mom's request to clean her room.
  3. The company was acquiescing to the demands of their customers.
  4. The teacher was worried that acquiescing to the student's request would set a bad precedent.
  5. The politician was accused of acquiescing to the lobbyists.

Quotes

  • 'I can't pretend to be surprised,' said she, 'that he has acquiesced in his father's wishes.' - Jane Austen
  • 'We acquiesce daily in the opinion of others, but we take no root in ourselves.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'Acquiescence in the face of tyranny is no virtue.' - Senator Barry Goldwater

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