to accept
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1.0
- verb
- /əkˈsɛpt/
:
aceptar
- Applications are now being accepted; the deadline to apply is 1 May 2011.
- accept an invitation
- accept a position
- willing to accept
But, you know, OPEC would only accept dollars for oil.
- But, you know, OPEC would only accept dollars for oil.
- So who shouldn't we accept into the circle of friendship?
- I'm so very truly happy to be here tonight to accept this award.
- And the question is, do you have to accept that gift?
- She turns to Reese and says, I accept your offer to work.
- And finally in in Tuesday, May, we were accepted by Fantasia.
- Donald Trump couldn't be here tonight to accept the ward, the ingrate.
- It's someone sees you, they accept you and they want that.
- We're talking about Ohio that's now accepting Bitcoin for taxes.
- City of Zug is the first government to accept Bitcoin.
- So just accept a small bit from them.
- Any restaurant that only accepts cash, are they laundering money?
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
∞
1.6
To officially agree to something or think that it is good
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2.8
Allow someone to join a group or organization
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1.0
Receive something or someone gladly
173
1.6
To greet and welcome someone into a place or group
121
3.0
To agree to allow something to happen, often formally
50
3.5
Allow someone to join a group or organization
20
8.4
To accept something you do not want without complaining
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8.2
To agree to a request or demand after hesitation
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2.5
To accept the conditions of a contract or service
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.