accept

[əkˈsɛpt]

accept Definition

• 1. to agree to take something that is offered or given
• 2. to believe that something is true, especially without proof
• 3. to approve of or be willing to consider an idea or suggestion

Using accept: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accept" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I accept your apology.

• Example

  She accepted the job offer.

• Example

  He accepts that he made a mistake.

• Example

  The committee accepted the proposal.

• Example

  We accept cash and credit cards.

accept Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accept

• receive
• take
• acknowledge
• admit
• approve

Antonyms for accept

• reject
• refuse
• decline

Phrases with accept

• accept responsibility

  to acknowledge one's role in a situation and take ownership of the consequences

  Example

  He accepted responsibility for the accident and paid for the damages.

• accept defeat

  to acknowledge that one has lost a competition or argument

  Example

  After a long debate, he finally accepted defeat and conceded the point.

• accept an invitation

  to agree to attend an event or gathering after being invited

  Example

  She gladly accepted the invitation to the party.

Origins of accept

from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'take willingly'

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Summary: accept in Brief

To 'accept' [əkˈsɛpt] means to agree to take something offered or given, or to believe something is true without proof. It can also mean to approve of or be willing to consider an idea or suggestion. Examples include 'She accepted the job offer' and 'He accepts that he made a mistake.' Phrases like 'accept responsibility' and 'accept defeat' denote acknowledging one's role in a situation and taking ownership of the consequences or acknowledging that one has lost a competition or argument, respectively.