Meaning of "change of heart"

[Deya Eviga]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #79 "GMAT Vocabulary", question 5

Although the bank had turned down his application twice, they suddenly had a change of heart and decided to ......... to his request for a loan.

(a) accede
(b) access
(c) accrue
(d) adapt

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #79 "GMAT Vocabulary", answer 5

Although the bank had turned down his application twice, they suddenly had a change of heart and decided to accede to his request for a loan.

Correct answer: (a) accede

Your answer was: incorrect
Although the bank had turned down his application twice, they suddenly had a change of heart and decided to adapt to his request for a loan.
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What does 'a change of heart' mean?

Deya

[Alan]

Hi Deya,

Change of heart means you have changed your feelings in relation to a situation. It simply means you have changed your mind.

Alan
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