1. (

• submit ,
• bow ,
• defer ,
• accede ,
• give_in ,

) yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure" ;

2. (

• accede ,
• enter

) take on duties or office; "accede to the throne" ;

3. (

• assent ,
• accede ,
• acquiesce

) to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore" ;