All 3 Uses of
accede
in
Pride and Prejudice
- I rather wished, than believed him to be sincere; but, at any rate, was perfectly ready to accede to his proposal.
p. 195.5 *accede = agree
- The surprise of such an application was great indeed; it was too great for her to know in what manner she acceded to it.
p. 245.8acceded = agreed
- This was one point, with regard to Lydia, at least, which was now to be settled, and Mr. Bennet could have no hesitation in acceding to the proposal before him.†
p. 293.1
Definitions:
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(1)
(accede as in: accede to her suggestion) to agree to a request or demand -- often after hesitation or persuasion
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(2)
(accede as in: accede to the throne) to rise to a position of authority or office -- especially a throne or formal role