1. to agree to or accept (a request, demand, or proposal)
Usage: formal
2. to assume an office or position of authority
Usage: formal

Examples

• The company finally acceded to the workers’ demands for higher wages.
• After much pressure, she acceded to their request for a meeting.
• The board refused to accede to the shareholders’ proposal.
• He acceded to the throne after his father’s death.
• The new president will accede to office next month.
• They were reluctant to accede to such unreasonable terms.