acquiesced

[ˌækwiˈest]

acquiesced Definition

• 1. accept something reluctantly but without protest
• 2. submit or comply silently or without protest

Using acquiesced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquiesced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She finally acquiesced to his demands.

• Example

  He acquiesced in their decision.

• Example

  I had no choice but to acquiesce to their demands.

acquiesced Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquiesced

• comply
• concede
• yield
• assent
• consent

Antonyms for acquiesced

• protest
• oppose
• resist

Phrases with acquiesced

• acquiesce in fate

  accept the inevitable

  Example

  After losing his job, he had to acquiesce in fate and start looking for a new one.

• acquiesce to authority

  submit to someone in a position of power

  Example

  The citizens had no choice but to acquiesce to the authority of the military regime.

• acquiesce in silence

  accept something without expressing opposition or objection

  Example

  She acquiesced in silence when her boss announced the new policy.

Origins of acquiesced

from Latin 'acquiescere', meaning 'to rest satisfied'

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Summary: acquiesced in Brief

'Acquiesced' [ˌækwiˈest] is a verb that means to accept something reluctantly but without protest or to submit or comply silently or without protest. It is often used in formal contexts and can be replaced with synonyms like 'comply,' 'concede,' 'yield,' 'assent,' or 'consent.' Examples include 'She finally acquiesced to his demands' and 'I had no choice but to acquiesce to their demands.' Phrases like 'acquiesce in fate' and 'acquiesce to authority' further illustrate the concept of accepting something without resistance.