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ccede
Third Person
accedes
Present Participle
acceding
Past Tense
acceded
Past Participle
acceded
1
to agree to something such as a request, proposal, demand, etc.
transitive
- After careful consideration, the committee acceded to the professor's request for additional research funding.
- The government acceded to the public's demand for better healthcare by implementing comprehensive reforms.
- The committee acceded to the employee's request for a flexible work schedule due to personal reasons.
- After thorough negotiations, both parties were able to accede to the terms of the trade agreement.
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2
to agree to or formally take on a role or position of authority
transitive
- After winning the election, he acceded to the position of mayor.
- The board unanimously voted for her to accede to the role of CEO.
- Upon the retirement of the previous judge, she acceded to the position of Chief Justice.
- The crown prince acceded to the throne upon the passing of the king.
- After completing the necessary training, she acceded to the role of head nurse.
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