Difference between Accede and Assent

What is the difference between Accede and Assent?

Accede as a verb is to approach; to arrive; to come forward. while Assent as a verb is to agree to, give approval to.

Accede

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To approach; to arrive; to come forward. To enter upon an office or dignity; to attain. To give one's adhesion; to join a group; to become part of a country etc. To agree or assent to a proposal or a view.

Assent

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To agree to, give approval to.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: agreement, act of agreeing

We hope you now know whether to use Accede or Assent in your sentence.

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