accede Meaning & Definition
What Does Accede Mean?
Accede is used as a verb meaning To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way. It can also mean To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to].
Accede at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əkˈsiːd/ |
| Synonyms | acquiesce, assent and comply |
| Antonyms | dissent, leave and secede |
| Verb forms | accedes, acceding, acceded |
Accede Definition (Verb)
- To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.
to accede to a request
- To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to].
the house of Hanover acceded to the English throne
- To become a party to an agreement or a treaty [with to].
to accede to the European Union
- To approach; to arrive, to come forward.
- To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of.
Verb
- To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
- To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position).
- To become a party to an agreement or a treaty.
Synonyms of Accede
Antonyms of Accede
Accede in a Sentence
to accede to a request
the house of Hanover acceded to the English throne
to accede to the European Union
Word Forms & Grammar
accede (third-person singular simple present accedes, present participle acceding, simple past and past participle acceded)
Words That Rhyme With Accede
Origin of Accede
First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English acceden, from Latin accēdō (“approach, accede”), formed from ad (“to, toward, at”) + cēdō (“move, yield”) (English cede). Compare French accéder. Unrelated to ascend, aside from the common ad prefix.
Questions People Ask About Accede
What part of speech is accede?
Accede is a verb.
What is another word for accede?
Words with a similar meaning to accede include acquiesce, assent and comply. See the full list of accede synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of accede?
The past tense of accede is acceded. The present participle is acceding.