Accept
As a Verb
- To willingly receive or take something that is offered.
- To agree to a proposal, invitation, or idea.
- To acknowledge or recognize something as true or valid.
- To come to terms with a situation, often one that cannot be changed.
As Other Form
- Acceptance (Noun): The act of accepting something or agreeing to it.
- Acceptable (Adjective): Suitable or agreeable under given conditions.
- Accepted (Adjective): Generally recognized or approved.
Word History
The word accept comes from the Latin accipere, meaning “to take or receive,” from ad- (toward) and capere (to take). Over time, it evolved to mean not just physically receiving something but also mentally agreeing to ideas or realities.
Examples
- She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
- He accepted responsibility for his mistakes.
- Learning to accept change is an important part of life.
Synonyms
Receive, agree to, acknowledge, approve, embrace
Related Words
Consent, admit, adopt, recognize
Antonyms
Reject, refuse, decline, deny
