What does accede mean?

to formally agree to a request, demand, or proposal to take an important official position, especially as a ruler

How is accede pronounced?

UK /əkˈsiːd/, US /əkˈsiːd/.

/əkˈsiːd/

CEFR level C2Topic GovernmentWord #7182 in the learning path

同意；应允

v. to formally agree to a request, demand, or proposal

同意；应允

v. to take an important official position, especially as a ruler

就任；即位

The landlord finally acceded to our request for repairs.

房东终于答应了我们提出的维修要求。

Governments may accede to public demands for greater transparency when trust in national institutions declines.

当公众对国家机构的信任下降时，政府可能会同意提高透明度的要求。

正式用语，通常接to；勿与exceed（超过）混淆。

What does accede mean?: to formally agree to a request, demand, or proposal to take an important official position, especially as a ruler
How is accede pronounced?: UK /əkˈsiːd/, US /əkˈsiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.