accept

From Middle English 'accepteren', from Old French 'accepter', from Latin 'acceptare', meaning to receive.

VERB (1)
[/əkˈsɛpt/en-US]
Synonyms receive neutral , acknowledge formal
Antonyms reject

to receive something offered or to agree to take or do something

irregular note only if irregular
past_participle past_tense present_participle third_person_singular
accepted accepted accepting accepts
  • She decided to accept the job offer after much consideration.
  • If you accept the gift, you must also be willing to show gratitude.
key: value
NOUN (1)
[/əkˈsɛpt/en-US]
Synonyms approval neutral , recognition formal
Antonyms rejection

the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered

plural
accepts
  • His acceptance of the terms marked the beginning of their agreement.
  • The committee's acceptance of her proposal was a significant milestone.
key: value