1. agrees to a demand, request, or treaty
Usage: formal
2. assumes an office or position of authority
Usage: formal

Examples

• The government finally accedes to the protesters’ demands.
• She accedes to her father’s wishes about college.
• The prince accedes to the throne after his father’s death.
• The company accedes to the union’s request for higher wages.
• He accedes to the position of CEO next month.
• The nation accedes to the international peace treaty.