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Meaning of Acquiesce
The primary meaning of the word "acquiesce" is to accept something reluctantly or without protest.
Definitions
- To accept something reluctantly or without protest
- * To agree or consent to something, often in a passive or half-hearted way
- * To accept or comply with something, even if one does not agree with it
Etymology of Acquiesce
The word "acquiesce" comes from the Latin "acquiescere", which means "to rest" or "to become quiet"
It is derived from "ac-" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "quiescere" (meaning "to rest")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often with a sense of reluctance or resignation
Example Uses
- The company was forced to acquiesce to the union's demands in order to avoid a strike
- * She acquiesced to her parents' wishes and attended the family gathering
- * The government acquiesced to the opposition's demands for electoral reform