accept
From Middle English 'accepteren', from Old French 'accepter', from Latin 'acceptare', meaning to receive.
VERB
(1)
[/əkˈsɛpt/en-US]
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]
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