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acquiesce

/əˈkwɪsəs/ verb · British & US
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What does acquiesce mean?

verb

To accept or comply with a decision or situation, often reluctantly or without enthusiasm. To give in or yield to a demand or request.

Example

"After some hesitation, she finally acquiesced to her friend's suggestion."

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