ACQUIESCE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Acquiesce

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 17th century: from Latin acquiescere, from ad- ‘to, at’ + quiescere ‘to rest’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌakwɪˈɛs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

accept something reluctantly but without protest

Short Definition:

accept something reluctantly but without protest

Examples:
  • Sara acquiesced in his decision

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