to accept
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2.5
- verb
- /əkˈsɛpt/
:
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- Under its agreement with UNESCO, the museum agreed to accept only unconditional donations of objects from Afghanistan.
- accept responsibility
- accept liability
Examples
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The landlord agreed to accept the late payment for this month's rent.
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Yes, accept the charges, operator.
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Subsequently, the lower figure of about $250 was accepted by the hospital as payment in full.
Academic text (2003) -
Just say yes, you'll accept the charges.
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" The manufacturers wanted to accept all liability so they could continue getting the raw materials."
Academic text (2001) -
If you can't pay it all, we'll accept a substantial part payment.
Fiction book (1994) -
The public notice appeared, and bids were accepted until the deadline of May 6, 1999.
Academic text (2000) -
We'll accept the responsibility.
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A nation can surrender before a blockade brings on starvation, but it must accept responsibility for continued resistance.
Academic text (1993) -
I will accept responsibility for my friend's medical bills after the accident.
Synonyms
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1.0
To give money for something you buy or owe
876
3.9
To accept something difficult or unpleasant
190
4.2
Agree to do a job and be responsible for it
140
3.4
To pay money you owe
77
2.8
To pay for something, often for someone else
42
3.7
Agree to pay another person's debts or bills
36
3.7
Agree to pay someone else's debts or costs
35
3.6
Give someone the money you owe them, often after they ask you
Antonyms
How Responsible
Surface Forms
Etymology
Accept comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and capere 'take', and so it also carries the idea of 'taking on' responsibility. This is why accept can mean agreeing to pay or to be responsible for someone else's costs.