All 3 Uses
acquiesce
in
Pride and Prejudice
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- Elizabeth was exceedingly pleased with this proposal, and felt persuaded of her sister's ready acquiescence.†
p. 139.4 *acquiescence = reluctant compliance
- Elizabeth said no more—but her mind could not acquiesce.†
p. 232.5acquiesce = reluctantly comply
- Darcy shook his head in silent acquiescence.†
p. 264.5acquiescence = reluctant compliance
Definitions:
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(1)
(acquiesce) reluctant or unenthusiastic compliance, consent, or agreement
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)