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, feeling, or idea as someone else; to come to a mutual understanding.
Example
We agree that the new policy will benefit everyone in the company.
To officially agree or sanction something; to consider something as good or acceptable.
Example
The board of directors will approve the budget proposal if it meets all the requirements.
Key Differences: accept vs agree vs approve
- 1Accept implies taking or receiving something that is offered, while agree means having the same opinion or coming to a mutual understanding.
- 2Approve is a more official term that denotes giving permission or considering something as good or acceptable.
Effective Usage of accept, agree, approve
- 1Negotiations: Use these antonyms to express agreement or disagreement in negotiations or discussions.
- 2Job Interviews: Use accept to show that you are willing to take a job offer, and approve to indicate that you meet the requirements for the position.
- 3Formal Writing: Use approve in formal writing to indicate official agreement or sanction.
Remember this!
The antonyms of refuser are accept, agree, and approve. Use accept to show that you are willing to take or receive something, agree to indicate that you have the same opinion or come to a mutual understanding, and approve to denote official agreement or sanction.
