Can Acquiescence Be a Verb?

verb (used without object), ac·qui·esced, ac·qui·esc·ing. to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan.

Is acquiesce a transitive verb?

intransitive verb To consent or comply passively or without protest: synonym: assent.

What is the noun for acquiesce?

noun. the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually followed by to or in): acquiescence to his boss's demands.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.