to accept
∞
1.0
- verb
- /əkˈsɛpt/
- Applications are now being accepted; the deadline to apply is 1 May 2011.
- accept an invitation
- accept a position
- willing to accept
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Examples
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Will you accept this great honor that I have offered you?
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And the question is, do you have to accept that gift?
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And I hope you accept these flowers I got for you.
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What you have to do is accept the gift that he gave you.
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I deserve the best and I accept the best now.
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I'm so very truly happy to be here tonight to accept this award.
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We can only accept children and one primary carer.
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She turns to Reese and says, I accept your offer to work.
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Thrilled by her generous offer, I accepted and hurried to find a seat in the theater.
Academic text (2013) -
Will you accept this invitation to the party?
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Accept an offer or person into a group
926
1.6
To officially agree to something or think that it is good
313
1.0
Receive something or someone gladly
95
3.0
To agree to allow something to happen, often formally
93
1.6
To greet and welcome someone into a place or group
70
2.8
Allow someone to join a group or organization
20
8.4
To accept something you do not want without complaining
15
3.5
Allow someone to join a group or organization
11
8.2
To agree to a request or demand after hesitation
7
2.5
To accept the conditions of a contract or service
1
9.9
To accept an invitation, request, or terms online
Antonyms
How Receptive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Accept comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and capere 'take', so it originally meant 'take toward yourself'. Think of it like 'taking' a gift into your hands, which is why accept means to receive something that is offered.