Advertisement

View definitions for accession

accession

noun as in something that augments, adds to

noun as in coming to power

noun as in agreement

Strongest match

Weak match

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

NATO, Finland, and Sweden will have ample reason to accelerate the accession process.

From Time

After EU accession, the donor landscape for watchdogs and activist groups fundamentally changed for countries in Eastern Europe.

The disputes have been major stumbling blocks for Croatia's accession into both NATO and the European Union.

An accession agreement with Europe represented a chance for this struggling, isolated nation to become part of the modern world.

In an October poll, 53 percent of Ukrainians supported accession to the EU, while only 35 percent were against.

Feinstein explicitly called for one in her remarks, specifically demanding Russia's accession.

Six weeks after the victory of Zurich came the 18th Brumaire, and Napoleon's accession to the consulate.

It was not till the accession of the July monarchy that the Duke of Treviso once again played a prominent part.

A violent reaction took place on the accession of Decius, whose name became an object of execration to mankind.

Ruined by the Revolution, he had regained his properties and income on the accession of the Bourbons.

His accession to the throne was opposed by the archduke of Austria, and gave rise to one of the most bloody wars on record.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for jagged?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to accession, such as: enlargement, extension, accretion, addition, augmentation, and increase.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement