Difference between Acquiesce and Accede

What is the difference between Acquiesce and Accede?

Acquiesce as a verb is to rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; — followed by in, formerly also by with and to. while Accede as a verb is to approach; to arrive; to come forward.

Acquiesce

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; — followed by in, formerly also by with and to. To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

Example sentence: Young parents in America are holy and not to be messed with. If they say something is correct, we all acquiesce. And is there any man, woman or canine who doesn't leap out of the way when one of those giant, all-terrain Bugaboo strollers comes barreling down the sidewalk?

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.

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

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