Definitions and Examples of accept, agree, acquiesce
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To agree to take something offered or given.
Example
She decided to accept the job offer and start working next week.
To have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to come to a mutual understanding or decision.
Example
After discussing the matter, they finally agreed on a solution that satisfied both parties.
To accept or comply with something without protest or resistance.
Example
Although he disagreed with the decision, he eventually acquiesced and followed the instructions.
Key Differences: accept vs agree vs acquiesce
- 1Accept implies taking something offered or given, while agree denotes having the same opinion or belief as someone else.
- 2Acquiesce suggests accepting or complying with something without protest or resistance, often due to external pressure or authority.
Effective Usage of accept, agree, acquiesce
- 1Negotiations: Use accept and agree to indicate willingness to compromise and reach an agreement.
- 2Consent: Use accept and acquiesce to show agreement or compliance with a request or proposal.
- 3Disagreements: Use agree to find common ground and acquiesce to avoid conflict or confrontation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of remonstrated are accept, agree, and acquiesce. Use accept to take something offered, agree to have the same opinion, and acquiesce to accept or comply without protest. These words can be used in negotiations, consent, and disagreements to indicate willingness to compromise, find common ground, or avoid conflict.
