accede – 1. agree to a request or demand 2. to take a position of power

(Pronounced ak-seed)

To remember the definition of the word accede, use the following mnemonic:

The knight actually succeeded (accede) in slaying the dragon, so the people asked him to become king. He agreed to this request and took the position of power. 

Examples of accede in a sentence (1. agree to a request or demand)

 They had little choice but to accede to his request.

She would only accede to the request if her demands were met. 

It would take a lot of convincing for them to accede to such a request. 

Examples of accede in a sentence (2. to take a position of power)

He blew his opportunity to accede the management position.  

In a few day she would officially accede the throne.  

They would accede the throne by force if necessary.