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acquiesce

verb/ˌækwɪˈɛs/

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

After much debate, the committee decided to acquiesce to the proposed changes in the budget, even though several members had reservations.

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word origin — Late Latin 'acquiescere', from 'ad-' (to) + 'quiescere' (to rest or be quiet)