acquiesce
To accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest
Examples
In a meeting
“Management acquiesced to the team's request for remote work options.”
Over coffee
“I didn't want to go, but I acquiesced to keep the peace.”
Why this word
agree
acquiesce implies reluctant acceptance without protest, agree can be enthusiastic or voluntary
accept
accept is neutral, acquiesce suggests passive compliance or submission despite reservations
consent
consent can be willing, acquiesce specifically means yielding without open opposition
Usage tip
Implies passive acceptance rather than enthusiastic agreement; use when someone yields without full conviction
Etymology
Latin acquiescere (ad- 'to' + quiescere 'to rest'), meaning to find rest in or be satisfied with
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