Thesaurus / acquiesce
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How is acquiesce different from similar verbs?
How is acquiesce different from similar verbs?
Acquiesce is a pretty specific word. It means to comply, especially silently or without protest.
It often (though not always) implies that the person complying is giving in or surrendering (and it might even imply that they’re weak for doing so). It’s especially used in the context of giving into someone’s requests or demands, as in You can’t always acquiesce to his demands—you need to stand up for yourself!
What is another word for acquiesce?
What is another word for acquiesce?
When should accede be used instead of acquiesce?
When should accede be used instead of acquiesce?
What is the opposite (antonym) of acquiesce?
What is the opposite (antonym) of acquiesce?
What’s the difference between acquiesce vs. acquiescence?
What’s the difference between acquiesce vs. acquiescence?
How do you use acquiesce in a sentence?
How do you use acquiesce in a sentence?
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How to use acquiesce in a sentence
The underlying problem is whether conservatives can continue to acquiesce quietly in a rendition of the causes of the decline of the Republic and the entire Western world which is false.
LONG BEFORE QANON, RONALD REAGAN AND THE GOP PURGED JOHN BIRCH EXTREMISTS FROM THE PARTYERICK TRICKEYJANUARY 15, 2021WASHINGTON POSTTV networks will face the potential fallout from acquiescing to advertisers’ flexibility demands, while advertisers will see whether the money they moved to streaming in last year’s upfront was well spent.
HERE ARE THE FIVE MAJOR FORCES AND TRENDS THAT WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TV IN 2021TIM PETERSONJANUARY 6, 2021DIGIDAYRather than reject it or treat it in an aloof manner, they always seemed to acquiesce to it.
IN HBO’S MAGNIFICENT BEE GEES DOCUMENTARY, BROKEN HEARTS — AND ICON STATUS — CAN FINALLY BE MENDEDHANK STUEVERDECEMBER 10, 2020WASHINGTON POSTIt doesn’t help that, despite decades of effort, America’s federal government has not acquiesced to requests to recognize the existence of the modern Acjachemen, Mutsun Ohlone, Tongva and numerous other tribes in the area.
REVIVING AN INDIGENOUS TRADITION: FACE TATTOOSDANIEL MALLOYOCTOBER 14, 2020OZY“She was put in a terrible position,” Fletcher said of Wooten’s decision to acquiesce to Newsom’s determination.
POLITICS REPORT: BRY VS. TRANSITANDREW KEATTS AND SCOTT LEWISAUGUST 29, 2020VOICE OF SAN DIEGOThe old gentleman pressed us to remain, as the meeting would begin immediately, and we were delighted to acquiesce.
BRITISH HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS FROM A MOTOR CARTHOMAS D. MURPHYTo be law-abiding means to acquiesce, if not directly participate, in that conspiracy.
PRISON MEMOIRS OF AN ANARCHISTALEXANDER BERKMANI acquiesce in this hand of fate; for I think another cold just now would just about do for me.
THE WORKS OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON - SWANSTON EDITION VOL. 25 (OF 25)ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSONThere was nothing to do but acquiesce; especially as I now was trying to draw from him something of what had brought him there.
THE WHITE DESERTCOURTNEY RYLEY COOPERHe would acquiesce in the sufficiency of the reason first given, "bodies which contain more particles are heavier."
A SYSTEM OF LOGIC: RATIOCINATIVE AND INDUCTIVEJOHN STUART MILLWORDS RELATED TO ACQUIESCE
- abet
- accede
- accept
- acquiesce
- admit
- agree
- allow
- approbate
- approve
- authorize
- bless
- blink at
- boost
- buy
- charter
- concede
- concur
- condone
- consent
- empower
- enable
- endorse
- endure
- franchise
- give a thumbs-up
- give leave
- give permission
- go for
- grant
- have
- humor
- indulge
- leave
- let
- let pass
- license
- okay
- pass
- privilege
- sanctify
- sanction
- say yes
- shake on
- sign
- sign off on
- suffer
- take kindly to
- tolerate
- warrant
- wink at
- accede
- acknowledge
- acquiesce
- admit
- adopt
- affirm
- agree to
- approve
- assent
- assume
- avow
- bear
- buy
- check out
- comply
- concur with
- cooperate with
- give stamp of approval
- give the go-ahead
- give the green light
- give the nod
- go for
- lap up
- okay
- recognize
- rubber-stamp
- set store by
- sign
- sign off on
- take on
- take one up on
- thumbs-up
- undertake
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