Word of the Day: Accede

May 13, 2024
by RJ Hamster

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024

VERB

1. Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

2. Assume an office or position.

3. Become a member of a community or organization.

“The authorities acceded to the thief’s demands in exchange for the painting.”

“The Vice President will accede to the presidency while the President is undergoing a medical procedure.”

“When I acceded to the condo board, my first goal was to make more green space on the roof.”

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Latin, 15th century

“Accede” developed in Middle English as a word that meant “come forward” or “to approach.” Today, the word has a few usages: “to agree to a demand,” “to assume an office or position,” and “to become a member of an organization.” The most familiar usage might be when a monarch accedes to a throne, but it can be used with other titles of nobility, too. …

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Word of the Day: Accede

Word of the Day: Accede

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