yield

/ˈjiɫd/

to give way to pressure or demands

yield in a sentence

“The government refused to yield to terrorist demands.”

Old English gieldan to pay, give up from Proto-Germanic *geldaną to pay

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defer

to submit humbly to another's wishes

comply

to act in accordance with a wish or command

conform

to act in accordance with standards or customs

endorse

to declare one's public approval of

sanction

to give official permission or approval for

ratify

to sign or give formal consent to make valid