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acquiescing

UK
/ˌakwɪˈɛsɪŋ/
US
/ˌækwɪˈɛsɪŋ/

Translations

acquiesceverb

acquiescing

Gerund

acquiesced
Past Simple
acquiesced
Past Participle
acquiescing
Gerund
UK
/ˌakwɪˈɛs/
US
/ˌækwɪˈɛs/
consentirSouvent dans la tournure « consentir à » ; implique un accord tacite ou formel selon le contexte.
The board seemed ready to acquiesce after the long discussion.
Le conseil semblait prêt à consentir après la longue discussion.
acquiescerSurtout avec la préposition « à » ; registre courant.
Despite her initial hesitation, she decided to acquiesce to the committee's decision.
Malgré son hésitation initiale, elle a décidé d'acquiescer à la décision du comité.
Additional translations
se résignerQuand l'idée de concession forcée ou de renoncement est marquée.
Synonyms
submit
assent
acquiescent
agree
accept
yield
concede
comply
Antonyms
protest
resist
object

Definitions

acquiesceverb
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
Despite her initial hesitation, she decided to acquiesce to the committee's decision.
To give silent or tacit consent; to agree or assent without open opposition.
When no one objected, the board took their silence to mean they would acquiesce.
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