defer vs accede

defer and accede both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
defer	No	No	Yes	No
accede	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, defer and accede are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of defer include bow, give in, submit.

defer (verb)	accede (verb)
yield to another's wish or opinion	yield to another's wish or opinion
hold back to a later time	to agree or express agreement
	take on duties or office