acceptance

noun
UK: /əkˈseptəns/
US: /əkˈseptəns/

  1. The act of agreeing with something and allowing it to happen.

    1. I show acceptance of your decision to leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. His acceptance of the award was a truly gracious and heartfelt moment. [ ] [ ]

  2. Believing that something is true or valid.

    1. Her acceptance of the facts is important now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Public acceptance of the scientific findings is crucial for policy changes. [ ] [ ]

  3. The quality of being liked and approved of.

    1. We seek acceptance from our peers now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Social acceptance within the community can alleviate feelings of isolation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

approval recognition belief understanding agreement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acceptance" in English means: The act of agreeing with something and allowing it to happen., Believing that something is true or valid., The quality of being liked and approved of..

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

Synonyms for "acceptance": approval, recognition, belief, understanding, agreement.

Example usage of "acceptance": "I show acceptance of your decision to leave.". More examples on the page.