verb

acquiesce

/ˌækwiˈɛs/ acqui·esce 2 syllables

(with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and disco…

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Part of speech verb
Syllables 2
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Acquiesce

(with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.

(with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.

How to use Acquiesce

Acquiesce is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include accept, go along with, tacitly — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Acquiesce

Antonyms for Acquiesce

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How many syllables does acquiesce have?

Acquiesce has 2 syllables: acqui·esce. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is acquiesce?

Acquiesce is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for acquiesce?

Words with similar meanings to acquiesce include accept, go along with, tacitly, agree. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use acquiesce in a sentence?

Acquiesce can be used in sentences where a verb describing (with in (or sometimes with, to)) to rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as acquiesce?

Acquiesce starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does acquiesce have?

Acquiesce has 9 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.