The difference between Accede and Secede

When used as verbs, accede means to approach, whereas secede means to split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.


check bellow for the other definitions of Accede and Secede

  1. Accede as a verb (archaic, intransitive):

    To approach; to arrive, to come forward.

  2. Accede as a verb (intransitive, now, _, rare):

    To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of.

  3. Accede as a verb (intransitive):

    To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.

  4. Accede as a verb (intransitive):

    To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position).

  5. Accede as a verb (intransitive):

    To become a party to an agreement or a treaty.

  1. Secede as a verb (intransitive):

    To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.

  2. Secede as a verb (transitive, uncommon):

    To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.