Definitions and Examples of accept, agree, embrace
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To agree to take something that is offered or given.
Example
She decided to accept the job offer despite the long hours.
To have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to come to a mutual understanding.
Example
We all agree that the new policy will benefit the company in the long run.
embrace
To accept or support something willingly and enthusiastically.
Example
He decided to embrace the challenge of learning a new language.
Key Differences: accept vs agree vs embrace
- 1Accept refers to taking something that is offered or given, while balks means refusing or hesitating to do something.
- 2Agree means having the same opinion or belief as someone else, while balks implies disagreement or reluctance.
- 3Embrace means accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically, while balks means rejecting or resisting something.
Effective Usage of accept, agree, embrace
- 1Negotiations: Use accept and agree in negotiations to indicate willingness to compromise.
- 2Positive Attitude: Use embrace to encourage a positive attitude towards new experiences or challenges.
- 3Conflict Resolution: Use accept and agree to resolve conflicts and find common ground with others.
Remember this!
The antonyms of balks are accept, agree, and embrace. These words convey the opposite meaning of balks, which means to refuse or hesitate to do something. Use these words in negotiations, to encourage a positive attitude towards new experiences or challenges, and to resolve conflicts and find common ground with others.
