Synonyms: accede, acquiesce, assent
Definition: to agree or express agreement
Usage: The Maestro assented to the request for an encore
Similar words: agree
Definition: consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something
Usage: She agreed to all my conditions; He agreed to leave her alone
Synonyms: submit, defer, bow, give in, accede
Definition: yield to another's wish or opinion
Usage: The government bowed to the military pressure
Similar words: buckle under, knuckle under, yield, give in, succumb
Definition: consent reluctantly
Definition: take on duties or office
Usage: accede to the throne
Similar words: take office
Definition: assume an office, duty, or title
Usage: When will the new President take office?
Similar words: succeed, come after, follow
Definition: be the successor (of)
Usage: Carter followed Ford; Will Charles succeed to the throne?