Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

accede

/əkˈsiːd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.50 in modern English

Syllables
ac-cede
IPA
/əkˈsiːd/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.

Intransitive verb

verb

To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to].

Intransitive verb

verb

To become a party to an agreement or a treaty [with to].

Intransitive verb

verb

To approach; to arrive, to come forward.

Archaic; Intransitive verb

verb

To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of.

Archaic; Intransitive verb

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Etymology

First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English acceden, from Latin accēdō (“approach, accede”), formed from ad (“to, toward, at”) + cēdō (“move, yield”) (English cede). Compare French accéder. Unrelated to ascend, aside from the common ad prefix.

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Word Breakdown

  • Root: acceden, accēdō

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Questions

How do you pronounce accede?
The recorded pronunciation is /əkˈsiːd/.
What does accede mean?
To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.
Where does accede come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce accede

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