accede

The story

1. Latin · derived fromaccēdō“approach, accede”
2. Middle English · inherited fromacceden
3. English todayaccede

First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English acceden, from Latin accēdō (“approach, accede”), formed from ad (“to, toward, at”) + cēdō (“move, yield”) (English cede). Compare French accéder. Unrelated to ascend, aside from the common ad prefix.

First known use, by meaning

• from 16th c. To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.
• from 18th c. To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position) [with to].
• 15th–19th c. To approach; to arrive, to come forward.
• from 15th c. To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of.