accept

verb
UK: /əkˈsept/
US: /əkˈsept/

  1. To receive something willingly.

    1. I accept your gift happily. [ ] [ ]
    2. She didn't accept the offer because of the low salary. [ ] [ ]

  2. To agree to do something; to say 'yes'.

    1. I accept the challenge! [ ] [ ]
    2. Will you accept our invitation to dinner next week? [ ] [ ]

  3. To believe that something is true.

    1. Do you accept that it's raining? [ ] [ ]
    2. Most scientists accept the theory of climate change now. [ ] [ ]

  4. To tolerate or approve of something, even if you do not really like it.

    1. I accept his faults because I love him. [ ] [ ]
    2. You need to accept the fact that you can't win every time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

take tolerate receive believe agree approve
accept adjective

  1. Willingly received or regarded with approval.

    1. This is an accept offer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accept standards of practice are detailed in the document. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accept" in English means: To receive something willingly., To agree to do something; to say 'yes'., To believe that something is true., To tolerate or approve of something, even if you do not really like it..

The phonetic transcription of "accept" is /əkˈsept/ in British English and /əkˈsept/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accept": take, tolerate, receive, believe, agree, approve.

Example usage of "accept": "I accept your gift happily.". More examples on the page.