The difference between Accede and Give way
When used as verbs, accede means to approach, whereas give way means to yield to persistent persuasion.
check bellow for the other definitions of Accede and Give way
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Accede as a verb (archaic, intransitive):
To approach; to arrive, to come forward.
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Accede as a verb (intransitive, now, _, rare):
To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of.
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Accede as a verb (intransitive):
To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.
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Accede as a verb (intransitive):
To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position).
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Accede as a verb (intransitive):
To become a party to an agreement or a treaty.
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Give way as a verb:
To yield to persistent persuasion.
Examples:
"The mother gave way to her crying child."
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Give way as a verb:
To collapse or break under physical stresses.
Examples:
"After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time."
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Give way as a verb:
To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
Examples:
"Winter gave way to spring."
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Give way as a verb:
To give precedence to other road users.
Examples:
"At the crossing, cars must give way to pedestrians."
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Give way as a verb:
To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.
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Give way as a verb (mostly, imperative, as command to the crew):
To begin rowing.