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acquiesced in vs acquiesced in her

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Acquiesced in' is used when the object is understood from the context, while 'acquiesced in her' specifies the object as 'her'.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 445 views

acquiesced in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the object is understood from the context.

This phrase is used when the object of acquiescence is clear from the context and does not need to be explicitly stated.

Examples:

  • He acquiesced in the decision.
  • She acquiesced in the plan.
  • he seems to have acquiesced in his Christian Scientist wife's refusal to provide medical care … —Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times Book Review, 17 Dec.
  • The CEO acquiesced in her management team's recommendation. I immediately acquiesced (submitted) to the baby's demands, hoping to avoid a tantrum.
  • The employees acquiesced in excessive transfers of authority. The divorced father acquiesced in the removal of the children. He was forced to acquiesce in the ...
  • ... of research ... acquiesce to the ultimate objectives" (Steve Olson). "Socrates acquiesced in his own execution" (William H. Gass). See Synonyms at assent.

Alternatives:

  • agreed to
  • consented to

acquiesced in her

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the object of acquiescence is specified as 'her'.

This phrase is used when the object of acquiescence needs to be explicitly mentioned, such as a person or thing.

Examples:

  • He acquiesced in her decision.
  • She acquiesced in her mother's wishes.
  • The CEO acquiesced in her management team's recommendation. I immediately acquiesced (submitted) to the baby's demands, hoping to avoid a tantrum.
  • Nov 26, 2015 ... Judge: victim "condoned" and "acquiesced" in her rape ..... November ( 6 ). Judge : victim "condoned" and "acquiesced" in her r... Glasgow: ...
  • Madam Fulton felt the rhythm and surge of it all, and acquiesced in her own inactive part in it. "Rose MacLeod" by Alice Brown. I had the honor of her friendship ...
  • Judge: victim "condoned" and "acquiesced" in her rape · Judge: victim "condoned " and "acquiesced" in her rape. We're very pleased to reproduce here a post by ...

Alternatives:

  • agreed to her
  • consented to her

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