acquiesce
to accept or agree to something reluctantly without protest
Word origin: From Latin acquiescere, to rest in (ad- to plus quiescere to be quiet).
Acquiesce in a sentence
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Though she disagreed, she finally acquiesced to the committee's demands.
Though privately opposed, the junior partners chose to acquiesce to the merger rather than jeopardize their standing.
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The committee dismissed the proposal as blank, pointing out that its projected revenues depended on conditions no economy had ever sustained.
Using “acquiesce” well
Acquiesce implies reluctant, passive agreement, accepting without active protest rather than enthusiastic consent. It is typically followed by to or in, as in acquiesce to a demand.
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