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acquiesce v

Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly without protest. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of acquiesce

  • to accept something reluctantly without protest

Usage examples of acquiesce

Tired of arguing, she chose to acquiesce to the schedule even though she disliked it.

The manager acquiesced when the client insisted on a minor change.

Silence can look like agreement when people acquiesce instead of objecting.

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