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accede

Accede means to agree to something, approve of something or go along with something. (verb)

An example of accede would be the management of a business consenting to the demands of the workers’ union.

Accede means to come into or take some new position or role, which is usually a position of power. (verb)

An example of accede would be a prince taking the throne after the death of the king.

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See accede in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See accede in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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