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Monday, May 13, 2024
Word of the Day: Accede
Can you pronounce accede?
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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