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acquiesce
[/ˌækwiˈɛs/]
verb
aquiescer
1.
to accept or agree to something without protest, even if reluctantly
She acquiesced to her parents' demands.
Ela aquiesceu às exigências de seus pais.
2.
to comply passively or tacitly with a request or authority
The committee acquiesced to the proposal.
O comitê aquiesceu à proposta.
Synonyms
consent
agree
comply
yield
submit
assent
concur
Antonyms
resist
protest
object
refuse
oppose
dissent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aquiescer
Standard term used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
aquiescer
Common usage in business and formal settings
Portugal
aquiescer
Less common; 'consentir' or 'concordar' may be preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
acquiesce in silence
acquiesce without reservation
tacit acquiescence
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