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Acquiesce

/ˌækwiˈɛs/
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(verb) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.

He will never acquiesce.
Tom will never acquiesce.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The board was forced to ____ to the shareholders' demands.

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