acquiesce

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/ˌækwiˈɛs/

verb
To agree without protesting

acquiesce in a sentence

  • “The singer acquiesced to the crowd's standing ovation and came back to the stage for an encore.”
  • “They demanded it, and he acquiesced.”
  • “The judge acquiesced to the plea, quietly endorsing the decision.”

What does “acquiesce” mean?

acquiesce (verb) means to agree without protesting. It is pronounced /ˌækwiˈɛs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "acquiesce" mean?
acquiesce (verb) means: To agree without protesting
How do you pronounce "acquiesce"?
"acquiesce" is pronounced /ˌækwiˈɛs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "acquiesce" in a sentence?
Here is "acquiesce" used in a sentence: The singer acquiesced to the crowd's standing ovation and came back to the stage for an encore.

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