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Definition of acquiesce

acquiesce

/ˌæk.wiˈɛs/
ac · qui · esce
Adverb:acquiescently
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Adjective:acquiescent
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Past Simple:acquiesced
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Past Participle:acquiesced
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Present Participle:acquiescing
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acquiesce Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To accept, agree to, or comply with something passively or reluctantly, without protest.

Example

"Despite her initial reservations about the new schedule, she decided to acquiesce to the committee's proposal."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Acquiesce" is strictly an intransitive verb and cannot take a direct object; in modern usage, it is most commonly followed by the preposition "in" (e.g., "acquiesce in a decision") or "to" (e.g., "acquiesce to a demand").

• Rhymes for acquiesce

• Nearby Words

acquaintance
acquaintanceship
acquainted
acquiesce
acquiescence
acquirable
acquire

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French acquiescer, from Latin acquiescere ("to become quiet" or "to come to rest"), formed from ad- ("to") and quiescere ("to be quiet").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acquiesce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acquiesce
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