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accepting

accepting

3.6
Willing to welcome new ideas, people, or situations without judging them
  • adjective
  • /əkˈsɛptɪŋ/
translation icon : aceptante
  • She is known for being accepting of diverse opinions in her discussions.

I also think that it makes you more accepting of other people and cultures.

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Examples

  • I also think that it makes you more accepting of other people and cultures.

  • Your towns and villages will now be accepting people from Gaza.

  • Could you feel comfortable accepting that as a treat?

  • I'm very much just now accepting my new phase of life.

  • They certainly should be accepting some lower rate of return.

  • His accepting nature helped him make friends from different backgrounds.

  • The community is very accepting of new residents and welcomes them openly.

Synonyms

open-minded
vsaccepting
80 3.7

Ready to listen to new ideas and accept different views

is about tolerant reception of people and situations without protest
tolerant
vsaccepting
72 3.2

Accepting of people and ideas that are different

is broader, also about receiving people or situations without protest
welcoming
vsaccepting
66 1.0

A friendly way of acting that makes people feel comfortable

is more about allowing or receiving rather than offering warmth
receptive
vsaccepting
52 4.1

Willing to listen to and accept new ideas

is more about allowing or receiving rather than only listening
agreeable
vsaccepting
17 3.3

Ready to say yes to an idea or request

is about tolerating or receiving, not just giving consent
amenable
vsaccepting
14 5.9

Willing to accept advice or follow rules

is about tolerating or receiving without protest, not submission to control
broad-minded
vsaccepting
4 3.5

Open to different opinions and ways of life

is focused on receiving or tolerating differences rather than only respect
hospitable
vsaccepting
2 4.1

Ready to accept new ideas and people in a friendly way

is about tolerating or receiving without prejudice rather than friendliness
acceptive
vsaccepting
8.4

Ready to try new ideas and adapt to change

is willing to tolerate without protest or prejudice
acceptant
vsaccepting
7.7

Open to new ideas, people, or experiences

is willing to tolerate new ideas, people, or situations without prejudice

Antonyms

64 4.6

Not willing to accept people who have different opinions or beliefs

20 4.3

Refusing to accept change or obey people in charge

How Accepting

welcoming
66 1.0
receptive
52 4.1
accepting
3.6
tolerant
72 3.2

Surface Forms

accepting positive

Morphology

accepting = accept (transparent) = accept + ing

Derived by regular suffixation from the verb 'accept' to form a participial adjective, so learners knowing 'accept' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word accepting comes from Latin parts ad- meaning 'to' and capere meaning 'to take', and you can see the same cap in the word capture. So, to be accepting is like 'taking in' people or ideas without protest.