"accede" in the verb sense
1. submit, bow, defer, accede, give in
yield to another's wish or opinion
"The government bowed to the military pressure"
2. accede, enter
take on duties or office
"accede to the throne"
3. assent, accede, acquiesce
to agree or express agreement
"The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"
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