1. to agree to a request or demand
Usage: formal
2. to give in to pressure or persuasion
Usage: formal

Examples

• The company finally acceded to the workers' demands for higher wages.
• After much deliberation, she acceded to his request for help.
• The government acceded to international pressure to reform its policies.
• He was reluctant to accede to their unreasonable terms.
• The board acceded to the shareholders' proposal.
• Under mounting criticism, the mayor acceded to calls for his resignation.