to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract.

to attain or assume an office, title, or dignity; succeed (usually fol. by to )

to accede to the throne.

International Law . to become a party to an agreement, treaty, or the like, by way of accession.

verb

condemn , demur , denounce , deny , protest , refuse

verb

accept , acquiesce , admit , allow , assent , be game for , cave in * , comply , concede , concur , cooperate , cry uncle * , endorse , enter into , fold , give the go-ahead , give the green light , go along with , grant , let , okay , permit , play ball * , roll over and play dead , subscribe , throw in the towel , yield , agree , consent , nod , yes , acknowledge , approve , attain , enter