Accept: meaning, definitions and examples
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accept
[ əkˈsɛpt ]
to agree to something
To accept means to agree to take something, usually with a positive attitude. It implies a willingness to receive or undertake something offered.
Synonyms
acknowledge, agree to, take on
Examples of usage
- She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
- I accept your apology.
- He accepted the challenge and started training.
- The team accepted the defeat graciously.
- The company accepted the terms of the contract.
to receive something
Accept can also mean to receive something that is being offered or given. It involves taking something into one's possession.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She accepted the gift with gratitude.
- The university accepted his application for admission.
- He accepted the award on behalf of his team.
- The restaurant accepts cash and credit cards.
- The charity accepts donations year-round.
a willingness to receive or undertake something offered
Accept can be used as a noun to refer to the action or process of accepting or being accepted.
Synonyms
agreement, approval, reception
Examples of usage
- His accept of the challenge impressed everyone.
- She showed great accept in the face of adversity.
Translations
Translations of the word "accept" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aceitar
- aceitar (como verdadeiro)
- aceitar (uma oferta)
🇮🇳 स्वीकार करना (Swīkār karnā)
- मान लेना (Mān lenā)
- सहमत होना (Sahmat honā)
🇩🇪 akzeptieren
- annehmen
- zustimmen
🇮🇩 menerima
- menyetujui
- mengakui
🇺🇦 приймати
- погоджуватися
- визнавати
🇵🇱 zaakceptować
- przyjąć
- zgodzić się
🇯🇵 受け入れる (Ukeireru)
- 承認する (Shōnin suru)
- 認める (Mitomeru)
🇫🇷 accepter
- admettre
- approuver
🇪🇸 aceptar
- admitir
- aprobar
🇹🇷 kabul etmek
- onaylamak
- razı olmak
🇰🇷 받아들이다 (Badadeulida)
- 인정하다 (Injeonghada)
- 동의하다 (Dong-uihada)
🇸🇦 قبول (Qabūl)
- الموافقة (Almawāfaqa)
- الاعتراف (Al'iitirāf)
🇨🇿 přijmout
- souhlasit
- uznat
🇸🇰 prijať
- súhlasiť
- uznať
🇨🇳 接受 (Jiēshòu)
- 承认 (Chéngrèn)
- 同意 (Tóngyì)
🇸🇮 sprejeti
- priznati
- strinjati se
🇮🇸 samþykkja
- viðurkenna
- taka við
🇰🇿 қабылдау (Qabyldaw)
- мойындау (Moyyndaw)
- келісу (Kelisu)
🇬🇪 მიღება (Migeba)
- აღიარება (Aghiareba)
- დათანხმება (Datankhmeba)
🇦🇿 qəbul etmək
- təsdiq etmək
- razılaşmaq
🇲🇽 aceptar
- admitir
- aprobar
Word origin
The word 'accept' originated from the Latin word 'acceptare', which is derived from 'accipere', meaning 'to take, receive'. The usage of 'accept' has evolved over time to encompass both the act of agreeing to something and receiving something. It has become an essential part of communication and interaction in various languages and cultures.
See also: acceptability, acceptable, acceptably, acceptance, accepted, accepting, acceptingly, unacceptable, unacceptably, unaccepted.