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accede

/əkˈsiːd/
Meanings
  • verb

    gain access or admission to something; enter upon a right or privilege

  • verb

    come into possession of something desired; receive something offered

Pronunciation
  1. /ækˈsid/



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Antonyms

leave , secede , split off
Synonyms

come around , concede , band together , enroll , acquiesce , agree , assent , astipulate , comply , comprobate , concur , consent
Rhymes
Words rhyming with accede
cede , recede , abide , beside , tide
Variants
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accede , acceded , acceded to the throne , accedes , acceding , accede to the throne
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'to go forward', from the Latin 'ad' (to) + 'cedere' (go).

Trivia
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  1. The word 'accede' is sometimes used in legal contexts to refer to the act of formally acknowledging or agreeing to something.

  2. In the game of chess, a checkmate occurs when the opponent's king 'accedes' to capture, resulting in the loss of the game.

Related Concepts
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  1. access: The ability or right to enter a place or obtain information. 'Accede' is the verb form of 'access'.

  2. privilege: A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Culture
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In literature, 'accede' is often used in the context of gaining power or authority. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth 'accedes' to the throne after murdering King Duncan.

How to Memorize "accede"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of entering a place or gaining access to something. For example, imagine a key turning in a lock or a person opening a door.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'accede' with the idea of gaining or entering. For example, think of the word 'admit' or 'enter'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'I accede to this' or 'I go to this' to help remember the meaning of the word.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'accede', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of the word: Think of the word 'accede' as related to 'access'. This will help you remember that 'accede' has something to do with gaining access or permission.

2. Break it down: Break down the word 'accede' into smaller parts, 'ac-cede'. This can help you remember the spelling of the word.

3. Visualize it: Imagine a person 'aced' a test and is now being 'ceded' or given access to the next level or stage.

4. Use it in a sentence: Try using the word 'accede' in a sentence. This will help you remember the word and its meaning in context. For example, 'The company has agreed to accede to the demands of the workers.'

5. Practice, practice, practice: Keep practicing the spelling and usage of the word until it becomes second nature to you.

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