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to accept

to accept

793 1.0
To take something someone offers, for example a gift or invitation
  • verb
  • /əkˈsɛpt/
translation icon : 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.

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Examples

  • Will you accept this great honor that I have offered you?

  • And the question is, do you have to accept that gift?

  • And I hope you accept these flowers I got for you.

  • What you have to do is accept the gift that he gave you.

  • I deserve the best and I accept the best now.

  • I'm so very truly happy to be here tonight to accept this award.

  • We can only accept children and one primary carer.

  • She turns to Reese and says, I accept your offer to work.

  • 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

to take
vsto accept
1.0

Accept an offer or person into a group

is used especially for offers, gifts, invitations, or membership
to approve
vsto accept
1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

is less about formal approval and more about receiving offers or membership
to admit
vsto accept
238 2.8

Allow someone to join a group or organization

focuses more on membership entry than on receiving offers or gifts
to welcome
vsto accept
233 1.0

Receive something or someone gladly

is neutral about feelings, focusing on offers, gifts, or membership
to receive
vsto accept
173 1.6

To greet and welcome someone into a place or group

relates mainly to offers, gifts, or membership rather than greeting arrivals
to consent
vsto accept
121 3.0

To agree to allow something to happen, often formally

is mainly about receiving offers and invitations rather than granting permission
to take on
vsto accept
50 3.5

Allow someone to join a group or organization

applies to receiving offers, gifts, or invitations rather than admitting members
to acquiesce
vsto accept
  • Formal
20 8.4

To accept something you do not want without complaining

is a neutral agreement rather than reluctant compliance
to accede
vsto accept
  • Formal
7 8.2

To agree to a request or demand after hesitation

relates more to direct receiving of offers than agreeing after opposition
to agree to the terms
vsto accept
  • Formal
4 2.5

To accept the conditions of a contract or service

covers general receiving or agreeing to offers, not only formal contract conditions
to acc
vsto accept
  • Texting
9.9

To accept an invitation, request, or terms online

is the broader term for receiving offers, invitations, or membership

Antonyms

839 1.9

Refuse to accept someone or something

716 1.7

To say no to a request or offer

272 3.4

To say no politely to an offer or invitation

How Receptive

embrace
20 3.4
to welcome
233 1.0
to accept
793 1.0
to receive
1.0

Surface Forms

accept infinitive
accepted past
accepted past participle
accepting present participle
accepts third person singular

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.