How Do You Spell ACQUIESCE?

Pronunciation: [ˌakwɪˈɛs] (IPA)

Acquiesce is a verb meaning to accept, comply or agree without protest. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌækwiˈɛs/. The first syllable is pronounced as "ack," the second syllable is pronounced as "wee," and the third syllable is pronounced as "es." The double "c" in the middle of the word is pronounced as "kw," while the "u" is silent. The final "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound. Correct spelling of this word is important as it conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.

ACQUIESCE Meaning and Definition

  1. Acquiesce is a verb that means to accept, comply, or consent to something reluctantly or without protest. It implies a passive acceptance or surrender to a situation, opinion, or demand without actively opposing or rebelling against it. When one acquiesces, they might not necessarily agree with or desire what is being proposed, but they choose not to resist or oppose it.

    The term commonly conveys a sense of submission, yielding, or giving in to pressure, authority, or circumstances. It suggests a willingness to go along with something, comply with a request, or accept an outcome in order to avoid conflict, maintain harmony, or simply to preserve peace of mind.

    Acquiesce often implies a lack of assertiveness or a passive response to a situation, where one may feel compelled to go along with something for various reasons such as a sense of duty, fear of consequences, or a belief that resistance would be futile. It can be both an individual's choice or a collective decision, as societies, organizations, or groups may acquiesce to certain customs, policies, or norms.

    Important to note is that acquiescing does not necessarily signify agreement or alignment with the ideas or proposals. It rather reflects a mindset or behavior of passive compliance, often driven by the desire to maintain a sense of tranquility or to avoid confrontation.

  2. To agree in; to rest satisfied with; to assent quietly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ACQUIESCE

The word acquiesce is derived from the Latin word acquiescere, which is a combination of ad meaning to or towards, and quiescere meaning to rest or to be quiet. It entered the English language in the 17th century, and initially had the sense of to rest or be quiet. Over time, the meaning evolved to its present definition of to accept or comply passively without protest.

Idioms with the word ACQUIESCE

  • acquiesce to sm or sth The idiom "acquiesce to" means to accept, agree, or comply reluctantly or without protest with someone or something, especially when you do not necessarily agree or believe in it. It refers to the act of giving in or yielding to someone or something, even if you might not be entirely willing to do so.

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Conjugate verb Acquiesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have acquiesced
you would have acquiesced
he/she/it would have acquiesced
we would have acquiesced
they would have acquiesced
I would have acquiesce
you would have acquiesce
he/she/it would have acquiesce
we would have acquiesce
they would have acquiesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been acquiescing
you would have been acquiescing
he/she/it would have been acquiescing
we would have been acquiescing
they would have been acquiescing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would acquiesce
you would acquiesce
he/she/it would acquiesce
we would acquiesce
they would acquiesce

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be acquiescing
you would be acquiescing
he/she/it would be acquiescing
we would be acquiescing
they would be acquiescing

FUTURE

I will acquiesce
you will acquiesce
he/she/it will acquiesce
we will acquiesce
they will acquiesce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be acquiescing
you will be acquiescing
he/she/it will be acquiescing
we will be acquiescing
they will be acquiescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have acquiesced
you will have acquiesced
he/she/it will have acquiesced
we will have acquiesced
they will have acquiesced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been acquiescing
you will have been acquiescing
he/she/it will have been acquiescing
we will have been acquiescing
they will have been acquiescing

IMPERATIVE

you acquiesce
we let´s acquiesce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to acquiesce

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was acquiescing
you were acquiescing
he/she/it was acquiescing
we were acquiescing
they were acquiescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

acquiesced

PAST PERFECT

I had acquiesced
you had acquiesced
he/she/it had acquiesced
we had acquiesced
they had acquiesced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been acquiescing
you had been acquiescing
he/she/it had been acquiescing
we had been acquiescing
they had been acquiescing

PRESENT

I acquiesce
you acquiesce
he/she/it acquiesces
we acquiesce
they acquiesce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am acquiescing
you are acquiescing
he/she/it is acquiescing
we are acquiescing
they are acquiescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

acquiescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have acquiesced
you have acquiesced
he/she/it has acquiesced
we have acquiesced
they have acquiesced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been acquiescing
you have been acquiescing
he/she/it has been acquiescing
we have been acquiescing
they have been acquiescing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it acquiesce

SIMPLE PAST

I acquiesced
you acquiesced
he/she/it acquiesced
we acquiesced
they acquiesced

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