|
|
Definition of Acquiesce
1. Verb. To agree or express agreement. "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"
Generic synonyms: Agree
Specialized synonyms: Connive
Derivative terms: Accession, Acquiescence, Acquiescence, Acquiescent, Assent, Assenter, Assentient
Antonyms: Dissent
Definition of Acquiesce
1. v. i. To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; -- followed by in, formerly also by with and to.
Definition of Acquiesce
1. Verb. (intransitive) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; — followed by "in", formerly also by "with" and "to". ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acquiesce
1. [v -ESCED, -ESCING, -ESCES]
Medical Definition of Acquiesce
1. 1. To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; followed by in, formerly also by with and to. "They were compelled to acquiesce in a government which they did not regard as just." (De Quincey) 2. To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition. Synonym: To submit, comply, yield, assent, agree, consent, accede, concur, conform, accept tacitly. Origin: L. Acquiescere; ad + quiescere to be quiet, fr. Quies rest: cf. F. Acquiescer. See Quiet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acquiesce
Other Resources:
