accept that

verb
UK: /əkˈsept ðæt/
US: /əkˈsept ðæt/

  1. To acknowledge or believe that something is true, often without liking it.

    1. I accept that I made a mistake. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists now accept that climate change is happening faster than predicted. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recognize admit acknowledge understand realize
accept that verb

  1. To come to terms with an unpleasant or unwelcome fact, situation, etc.

    1. I accept that things will never be the same. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to accept that her career was over after the injury. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "accept that": recognize, admit, acknowledge, understand, realize.

Example usage of "accept that": "I accept that I made a mistake.". More examples on the page.