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acquiesce

The correct spelling is acquiesce.

How to pronounce acquiesce

/ˌækwiˈɛs/
verb

IPA: /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. 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. 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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