verb

accede

Accede (verb) means to agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.

verb

To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.

To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to].

To become a party to an agreement or a treaty [with to].

To approach; to arrive, to come forward.

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Etymology

First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English acceden, from Latin accēdō (“approach, accede”), formed from ad (“to, toward, at”) + cēdō (“move, yield”) (English cede). Compare French accéder. Unrelated to ascend, aside from the common ad prefix.

Rhymes for accede

cede Dede Fede swede suede Kaede secede recede impede precede concede Ganymede

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of accede?

"accede" (verb) means to agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.

What are the different meanings of accede?

"accede" has 3 main meanings: 1. To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way; 2. To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to]; 3. To become a party to an agreement or a treaty [with to].