Definitions and Examples of accept, agree, approve
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To agree to take or receive something that is offered.
Example
She decided to accept the job offer and start working next week.
To have the same opinion, be in harmony, or come to a mutual understanding.
Example
We agree that the new policy will benefit everyone in the company.
To give official permission or consent to something.
Example
The board of directors will approve the budget proposal after reviewing it.
Key Differences: accept vs agree vs approve
- 1Accept implies taking or receiving something that is offered, while refuse means declining or rejecting it.
- 2Agree means having the same opinion or coming to a mutual understanding, while refuse means disagreeing or rejecting an offer or proposal.
- 3Approve means giving official permission or consent, while refuse means denying or withholding approval.
Effective Usage of accept, agree, approve
- 1Negotiations: Use refuse and its antonyms to negotiate terms and conditions.
- 2Requests: Use accept and its antonyms to respond to requests and invitations.
- 3Opinions: Use agree and its antonyms to express agreement or disagreement with someone's opinion.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of refuse are accept, agree, and approve. Use these words to negotiate terms and conditions, respond to requests and invitations, and express agreement or disagreement with someone's opinion.
