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Rareacquiesce
The correct spelling is acquiesce.
How to pronounce acquiesce
/ˌækwiˈɛs/
verbIPA: /ˌækwiˈɛs/
Say it like: Akw-ees-se
The correct spelling is acquiesce. (with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent);…
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Definition
verb
- 1.(with in (or sometimes with, to)) 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.
- 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.
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