Definitions
- Describing the act of agreeing to a request or demand. - Referring to the act of accepting a position or title. - Talking about the act of becoming a member of an organization or group.
- Describing the act of agreeing with someone's opinion or point of view. - Referring to the act of happening at the same time or coinciding. - Talking about the act of jointly reaching a decision or conclusion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe agreement or alignment with something or someone.
- 2Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs.
- 4Both words involve some form of consensus or unity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Accede is typically used in the context of accepting a request or joining an organization, while concur is more commonly used in the context of agreeing with an opinion or reaching a decision.
- 2Formality: Accede is generally considered more formal than concur.
- 3Focus: Accede emphasizes the act of accepting or joining, while concur emphasizes the act of agreeing or aligning.
- 4Connotation: Accede can imply a sense of obligation or duty, while concur implies a sense of shared understanding or consensus.
Remember this!
Accede and concur are both words that describe agreement or alignment with something or someone. However, accede is typically used in the context of accepting a request or joining an organization, while concur is more commonly used in the context of agreeing with an opinion or reaching a decision. Additionally, accede is generally considered more formal than concur, and the two words have different connotations and etymologies.
