accede
UK: əkˈsiːd | US: əkˈsiːd
vi. to agree to a request or demand
vi. to assume an office or position (formal)
vi. to become a party to an agreement or treaty
accede = ac<to> + cede<go>
- ac<to>: Latin prefix "ad-" (meaning "to"), assimilated to "ac-" before "c."
- cede<go>: From Latin "cedere" (meaning "to go, yield").
Etymology Origin:
"Accede" originates from Latin "accedere," combining "ad-" (toward) and "cedere" (to go). The word initially meant "to approach" or "to agree by yielding," reflecting physical or metaphorical movement toward something. Over time, it specialized in formal contexts, such as agreeing to demands or assuming roles.
The president finally acceded to the protesters' demands.
She acceded to the throne after her father's abdication.
The country acceded to the international treaty last year.
He reluctantly acceded to their proposal.
The board acceded to the CEO's resignation request.