Accede and Exceed are often mixed up. Accede (verb) means Agree to a demand, request, or treaty, while Exceed (verb) means Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing).
Meaning: Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
Synonyms: Agree to, Consent to, Accept, Assent to, Acquiesce in, Endorse, Comply with.
Example: The company president made a wise decision to accede to consumer pressure and lower the prices of his goods.
Meaning: Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing).
Synonyms: Transcend, Surpass, Surmount.
Example: If you exceed the speed limit in a construction zone, the fine is doubled.
