Antonyms for accede

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ak-seed

Phonetic Transcription : ækˈsid

Definition of accede

Origin : early 15c., from Latin accedere "approach, enter upon," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + cedere "go, move" (see cede). Latin ad- usually became ac- before "k" sounds. Related: Acceded; acceding.

verb agree or consent

Example sentences :

This decision was, that he ought to accede to the woman's request and that her faith might save her son.
Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy

Our friend has no doubt but the King of Prussia will accede to the convention.
Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various

Were he to accede to such a proposal as Oliver now made him, assuredly he must jeopardize all that.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

I think myself the very paragon of husbands to accede to the arrangement!
Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

But the King of France would not accede to the terms, and so this plan was abandoned.
Extract from : « Queen Elizabeth » by Jacob Abbott

That my father might be brought to accede to such a plan was by no means improbable.
Extract from : « That Boy Of Norcott's » by Charles James Lever

You will please say to Colonel Hardman that we cannot accede to his wish.
Extract from : « Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times » by Charles Carleton Coffin

And if only she could get just one person to accede to it her way would be plain.
Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World » by Margaret Vandercook

He announced that he could not accede to Gibson's demand for Chief Sweeney's removal.
Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

Prince Tchajawadse was quite ready to accede to this request.
Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann

Synonyms for accede

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