ACQUIESCE Meaning and
Definition
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Acquiesce is a verb that means to accept, comply, or consent to something reluctantly or without protest. It implies a passive acceptance or surrender to a situation, opinion, or demand without actively opposing or rebelling against it. When one acquiesces, they might not necessarily agree with or desire what is being proposed, but they choose not to resist or oppose it.
The term commonly conveys a sense of submission, yielding, or giving in to pressure, authority, or circumstances. It suggests a willingness to go along with something, comply with a request, or accept an outcome in order to avoid conflict, maintain harmony, or simply to preserve peace of mind.
Acquiesce often implies a lack of assertiveness or a passive response to a situation, where one may feel compelled to go along with something for various reasons such as a sense of duty, fear of consequences, or a belief that resistance would be futile. It can be both an individual's choice or a collective decision, as societies, organizations, or groups may acquiesce to certain customs, policies, or norms.
Important to note is that acquiescing does not necessarily signify agreement or alignment with the ideas or proposals. It rather reflects a mindset or behavior of passive compliance, often driven by the desire to maintain a sense of tranquility or to avoid confrontation.
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To agree in; to rest satisfied with; to assent quietly.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ACQUIESCE
The word acquiesce is derived from the Latin word acquiescere, which is a combination of ad meaning to or towards, and quiescere meaning to rest or to be quiet. It entered the English language in the 17th century, and initially had the sense of to rest or be quiet. Over time, the meaning evolved to its present definition of to accept or comply passively without protest.
Idioms with the word ACQUIESCE
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acquiesce to sm or sth
The idiom "acquiesce to" means to accept, agree, or comply reluctantly or without protest with someone or something, especially when you do not necessarily agree or believe in it. It refers to the act of giving in or yielding to someone or something, even if you might not be entirely willing to do so.
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Conjugate verb Acquiesce
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