Verb
acquiesce
IPA /ˌækwiˈes/
To accept a decision or request without arguing, even if you do not fully agree with it.
See example sentence: acquiesce
I reluctantly acquiesced to my friends' choice of restaurant.
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Noun
consensus
IPA /kənˈsɛnsəs/
General agreement within a group about a question or decision, often reached after people have shared their different views.
See example sentence: consensus
After some discussion, our family reached a consensus on where to go.
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