acquiesce
Use Acquiesce in a sentence
wiˈɛs verb (used without object), ac·qui·esced, ac·qui·esc·ing.
to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan.
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| —vb | |
| (intr; | |
| [C17: from Latin acquiēscere to remain at rest, agree without protest, from ad- at + quiēscere to rest, from quiēs | |
| usage The use of to after acquiesce was formerly regarded as incorrect, but is now acceptable | |
| acqui'escence | |
| —n | |
| acqui'escent | |
| —adj | |
| acqui'escently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
acquiesce
1610s, from Fr. acquiescer, from L. acquiescere "to become quiet, remain at rest," thus "be satisfied with," from ad- "to" + quiescere "to become quiet," from quies (gen. quietis) "rest, quiet" (see quiet (n.)).
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Example sentences
It would probably not acquiesce to a big overseas takeover by the firm, preferring it to spend on creating jobs at home.
Elizabeth said no more; but her mind could not acquiesce.
In response, the teens might acquiesce to what they think an interviewer wants to hear to avoid trouble with their parents.
Privileged politicians in power will always want their subjects to acquiesce and conform to their rule.
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