accede
Verb
Hard difficulty
What does “accede” mean?
verb.to agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
SAT Usage
This term often appears in contexts related to politics, diplomacy, or negotiations, highlighting the act of yielding to pressure or formal agreements. It emphasizes a sense of compliance or submission, which contrasts with words like "concur," which suggests mutual agreement rather than acquiescence to a demand.
Common Confusions
Accede implies yielding to a demand or request, while concede usually suggests reluctantly admitting a point or giving up a position in an argument.
Example Sentences
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The government finally acceded to the protesters' key demands.
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The committee had to accede to the demands of the protesters.
Word Parts: How to Remember “accede”
Break “accede” into its parts: ad- (to, toward) + -cede- (go, yield). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
ad-to, toward (Latin) -
Root:
-cede-go, yield (Latin)