Pronunciation: /əkˈsid tuː ðə θroʊn/
verb to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
A1 The prince acceded to the throne after his father passed away.
A2 The new king acceded to the throne with a grand ceremony.
B1 The queen acceded to the throne amidst much celebration and fanfare.
B2 The royal family watched as the young prince acceded to the throne.
C1 The monarch's decision to accede to the throne was met with both praise and criticism.
C2 The ruler's decision to accede to the throne marked a new era for the kingdom.
preposition to the position of ruler or monarch
A1 The prince will accede to the throne when his father steps down.
A2 The young queen acceded to the throne after her mother passed away.
B1 The new king acceded to the throne amidst great celebration and fanfare.
B2 The heir apparent finally acceded to the throne after years of waiting.
C1 The monarch's eldest son acceded to the throne following his father's sudden death.
C2 The queen regent gracefully acceded to the throne, bringing stability to the kingdom.
formal After the passing of the king, the prince will accede to the throne and become the new ruler.
informal When the queen steps down, her daughter will accede to the throne and take over the royal duties.
slang Dude, did you hear that the youngest son is going to accede to the throne after his father?
figurative In the world of business, the top executive will accede to the throne and lead the company to success.
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