September 27, 2009
acquiesce (verb)
\ak-wee-ESS\ Hear it!
What does it mean?
: to accept, agree, or give consent by keeping silent or by not raising objections
How do you use it?
Though Josette typically acquiesced to her employer's policy changes, her opposition to the latest move was strong enough that she voiced her objections.
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"Acquiesce" has several synonyms which mean "to agree." Speak up now if you can find one in the list below!

We hope you agree that C is correct. "Consent," "assent," "subscribe," and "acquiesce" refer to agreeing with what has been proposed. "Acquiesce" implies unvoiced acceptance or restraint from voicing opposition, as in "acquiesced to the group's wishes." "Consent" involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired, as in "consented to their daughter's going." "Assent" implies an act involving understanding or judgment and applies to opinions or to things that are proposed, as for example, "voters assented to the proposal." "Subscribe" implies not only consent or assent but approval and active support, such as "subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea."
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