Accepting: meaning, definitions and examples

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accepting

 

[ əkˈsɛptɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

positive

willing to consider or agree to something

Synonyms

approving, open-minded, receptive

Examples of usage

  • She was very accepting of the new ideas presented at the meeting.
  • The team was accepting of feedback and willing to make changes.
  • He had an accepting attitude towards people of different backgrounds.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

consent to receive (a thing offered)

Synonyms

agree to, receive, take

Examples of usage

  • She hesitated before accepting the gift.
  • The company accepted the proposal for partnership.

Translations

Translations of the word "accepting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aceitação

🇮🇳 स्वीकार करना

🇩🇪 Akzeptanz

🇮🇩 menerima

🇺🇦 прийняття

🇵🇱 akceptacja

🇯🇵 受け入れ

🇫🇷 acceptation

🇪🇸 aceptación

🇹🇷 kabul

🇰🇷 수용

🇸🇦 قبول

🇨🇿 přijetí

🇸🇰 prijatie

🇨🇳 接受

🇸🇮 sprejem

🇮🇸 samþykkt

🇰🇿 қабылдау

🇬🇪 მიიღო

🇦🇿 qəbul

🇲🇽 aceptación

Etymology

The word 'accepting' originates from the Middle English word 'accepten', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'accepter'. The Latin root of 'accepting' is 'acceptare', meaning 'to take or receive willingly'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in the English language, reflecting the concept of willingness and approval.

See also: accept, acceptability, acceptable, acceptably, acceptance, accepted, acceptingly, unacceptable, unacceptably, unaccepted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,933, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.