acceptingly
- adverb
- /əkˈsɛptɪŋli/
:
aceptantemente
- "Who do you think is in control of you?" she prompted, acceptingly.
Examples
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The teacher acceptingly listened to the student's concerns about the project.
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He acceptingly accepted the changes to the schedule, understanding they were necessary.
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Armed with that knowledge, the parent may respond more acceptingly to the child.
Academic text (1995) -
You are fighting for freedom, and what greater freedom can there be than fighting for a world more acceptingly diverse than the one we grew up in?"
Blog text (22) -
You are fighting for freedom, and what greater freedom can there be than fighting for a world more acceptingly diverse than the one we grew up in?
Blog text (22) -
She touched his matted flank; he looked at her acceptingly.
Fiction book (1998) -
She smiled acceptingly when her friend shared the exciting news.
Synonyms
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4.1
In a calm way that accepts different opinions or behavior
To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry
In a quiet way that shows agreement without protest
In a helpful way by doing what others want
In a friendly way that makes people feel accepted
How Willing
37
3.5
163
2.3
119
1.9
14
3.2
80
3.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word acceptingly comes from accept, which breaks down into ac- and capere, meaning 'to take' or 'receive'. So, to act acceptingly is to 'take in' or welcome something with willingness.