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accept

[əkˈsɛpt]

accept Definition

  • 1to agree to take something that is offered or given
  • 2to believe that something is true, especially without proof
  • 3to 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

Antonyms for accept

Phrases with accept

  • 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.

  • to acknowledge that one has lost a competition or argument

    Example

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

  • 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.

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