Definition of accept in English:

accept

verb əkˈsɛptəkˈsɛpt

[with object]

1Consent to receive or undertake (something offered)
he accepted a pen as a present
she accepted a temporary post as a clerk
Example sentencesExamples
- In April 2000 Popa accepted a position with the City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club.
- For me, that moment was walking up the steps to the podium to accept the World Cup at home in Paris.
- She accepted the position, and two years later, she took over as manager of the OR at the hospital's city campus.
- Dr. D, a young psychiatrist living with bipolar illness, had just accepted a faculty position in town.
- She wanted to wait a year before accepting the position, so she could have time to be home with her baby.
- In accepting the position, he told the Board that he had at long last made his dearly departed mother very proud.
- Each individual job seeker approaches the job search in unique ways, so too will each one of you use your personal approach to accepting a job offer.
- Some employees feel coerced into accepting a supervisory position that they are not ready to fill-one reason being the higher compensation that accompanies it.
- Finally, she meets her secret friend face-to-face, accepts the book and thanks him for all he has done for David.
- Donations were accepted on behalf of the bereaved.
- For the next three years she oversaw the Czech Republic's developmental team, eventually accepting a coaching position in Florida.
- He was delighted when Edinburgh Council agreed to accept the nativity scene sculpture and to display it in such a prominent position.
- I accepted the gift from him after being sure he had gotten permission to give it away.
- Jane accepts the position gratefully, even though it is monotonous, poor and obscure.
- The Gillow bookcases in the Billiard Room were also accepted in lieu of tax.
- Most of my graduating students in science are having an uphill battle getting a job, and many are accepting positions they would not have considered five years ago.
- He worked there from 1981 to 1983 before accepting a position with Old Austin Country Club, where he worked until 1986.
- I accepted the position with one caveat: I wanted to have the blessing of my company and of the people I work for here.
- He has recently accepted a position as campaign manager for a candidate for United States senate.
- Before accepting the faculty position, he also had worked with Sharpe for 12 years at Skidmore.
Synonyms
receive, agree to receive, welcome, take, take receipt of, get, gain, obtain, acquire, come by
1. 1.1 Give an affirmative answer to (an offer or proposal); say yes to.
  he would accept their offer and see what happened
  no object Tim offered Brian a lift home and he accepted
  Example sentencesExamples
  Initially, employees refused to accept the government's proposal, claiming there was a lack of guarantees.
  O'Halloran also expressed anger at UnionsWA for meekly accepting the new proposals.
  I'd be interested to learn why so few merger proposals are accepted.
  He also urged councillors to accept the proposals for new special schools, which would also bring new primary schools.
  Labour sources have indicated they are likely to accept the proposals for free dental checks as part of a larger package to improve dental healthcare.
  His business proposal was accepted and he and his Spanish-based partner have invested more than 1m to kick-start that market.
  If he accepts the proposal, the NIU would be left with only nine members and would lose its status as a group.
  The proposals accepted by South Ayrshire Council in February include a casino, multiplex cinema and houses.
  He said the union had no option but to accept the company's proposals.
  It accepted a proposal from the Roads and Docks Committee.
  There is no difficulty here and we do not intend to accept that proposal.
  The proposal was accepted and a policy was issued by Powell on behalf of the Defendants.
  They tell farmers that we should accept the proposals because the WTO cuts are going to happen anyway.
  Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has accepted a proposal to build Athy's new swimming pool on a green field site.
  However, that proposal was not accepted by the Government either.
  The proposal was accepted unanimously, as it was a few days later at the general International Socialist Congress.
  A month ago, the company gave staff a month to accept proposals which are aimed at achieving cost savings.
  Villagers have been warned they could lose their church if controversial phone mast proposals are not accepted.
  The type of train system - the options include elevated, ground, monorail, light rail - would be decided before accepting proposals, he said.
  The Council accepted BWG's proposal and a group of interested parties and individuals was set up.
  Synonyms
  say yes to, reply in the affirmative, agree to, comply with
  go along with, accede to, agree to, consent to, acquiesce in, concur with, assent to, endorse, comply with, abide by, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, defer to, yield to, surrender to, bow to, give in to, submit to, respect, recognize, acknowledge, cooperate with, adopt
2. 1.2dated Say yes to a proposal of marriage from (a man)
  what if Elizabeth accepted Darcy the first time?
  Example sentencesExamples
  After Lucilla accepts him, he learns that their fathers planned their marriage when they were mere tots.
  He hated how she made him think she accepted him, and then crushed all his hopes and smiled triumphantly as he walked away dejected.
  He was surprised by the way she accepted him so readily, but he wasn't about to question her behavior when he was so overwhelmed.
  She knew she was being selfish for accepting him, for making him pay for her folly, but she was simply not strong enough to refuse him a second time.
  If I did that that would be as good as accepting him in marriage and I would never marry without love.
  Jane accepts Edward Rochester's hand in marriage, they linger in the garden for a few more moments, kissing.
  She prefers her other suitor, George Neville, but when Griffith loses his inheritance for her sake she accepts him, hoping for a contented marriage without undue submission.
  He is not angry with her and says he feels lucky to be able to die in her arms and asks her to squeeze his hand if she accepts him as her husband.
  Not long ago she would have denied him, but she had finally accepted him.
  She also felt more than a little guilty thinking these sorts of thoughts towards Ian when she had so recently accepted Dan as her beau.
3. 1.3 Receive as adequate, valid, or suitable.
  the college accepted her as a student
  credit cards are widely accepted
  Example sentencesExamples
  Katie Charing, currently on a gap year, has been accepted into Somerville College, Oxford to study English.
  But now, the only thing that matters is that I've been accepted into Boston College and now I can relax for a bit.
  However, official statistics show that there are just 3107 locations that accept Visa cards in Bulgaria.
  He had been accepted to a good college somewhere in Florida and would be leaving in a few short months to get settled into a dorm.
  You know, how your big sis worked really hard and finally got accepted by the college of her dreams?
  He may not accept Visa or Mastercard, but his service and efficiency is priceless.
  Somehow or another I managed to get the right combination of honours and passes to be accepted at college.
  Accepted everywhere Visa is accepted so the recipient can buy exactly what they want.
  Other American students who have not yet been accepted to college use a gap year specifically to build their resumes.
  On finishing secondary school I was accepted for agricultural college.
  Other Faculties, notably Arts and Science, did not limit numbers so much as accept any student who met certain criteria.
  Use the cash cards at stores where Visa is accepted, on-line and at ATMs.
  We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Spellstones College of Sorcery and Witchcraft.
  You've been accepted into the best college and you're not going?
  He's just going through the motions, like a high school senior who's already been accepted to college.
  But for children of farmers in China, it is not easy to be accepted to college for higher education.
  If he wants to accept Visa charge cards, that's the cut Higgins must forfeit.
  She was accepted into the Aksorn College of Technology for a diploma course in Business Computing.
  All with the convenience of a card that has your name on it and is accepted anywhere they accept Visa.
  The number can be used from anywhere in the world, when dealing with any merchant who accepts Visa.
4. 1.4 Regard favourably or with approval; welcome.
  the Irish never accepted him as one of them
  Example sentencesExamples
  He feels as though he is accepted in this community, he belongs.
  Jeez, Ashlyn, is it impossible to believe he accepts you now?
  And, marvelously, he accepts us and welcomes us to his table of grace.
  He knows all are sinners and believes Jesus accepts all.
  I love the people at my church; they have welcomed me and accepted me as one of their own very quickly.
  I've seen too much so I know that a woman who I've never met wouldn't willingly accept me.
  I am not asking you to accept me, just if at all possible tolerate me.
  And if it does, you can't expect everyone to stand around and accept you as you are.
  Gee, does that mean I'm accepted into your approved pigpen of the cognoscenti?
  Chris was a good guy who accepted Jerry while no one else would.
  Jenny has four children aged 25-30 from a previous marriage and she says they all accept Kevin.
  Laughter and agreement came from the 4 men at the table, and Parker knew he was now accepted by the other men.
  The Supporters Club was accepted by Spurs and is now officially affiliated to the famous English League Club.
  Not everyone is going to accept us for our beliefs, but so long as we try to embrace them and let them learn we are in the right.
  Faily had apparently claimed her into his gang, and Ainé had been accepted and welcomed by the rest of his gang.
  Nicoli had told her the society in London would accept her if Montague approved her.
  The simple truth is, most people I've come across HAVEN'T accepted me or my beliefs.
  Synonyms
  welcome, greet, let in, receive, receive favourably, embrace, offer friendship to, adopt, integrate
5. 1.5 (of a thing) be designed to allow (something) to be inserted or applied.
  vending machines that accepted 100-yen coins for cans of beer
  Example sentencesExamples
  The phone would not accept the card in any direction we inserted it.
  It also accepts pre Euro coins and both can be left at the Pet Proud shop in Eyre Street, Newbridge.
  However, she said it would still accept debit cards and allow transactions to be made through other card readers in the store.
  The only recorded fault on any of the machines in October was on Wednesday October 20 when one of the machines would not accept coins.
  But this machine accepts only coins of the denominations Re. 1 and Rs.5.
  ‘But if machines are accepting the Thai coins, then they have left those margins too wide,’ Mr Whoriskey said.
2Believe or come to recognize (a proposition) as valid or correct.
this tentative explanation came to be accepted by the men
with clause it is accepted that ageing is a continuous process
Example sentencesExamples
- Professional practice may change over time so that what was once accepted as the correct procedure is no longer considered to be respectable or responsible.
- In spite of this obvious contradiction the time paradox was enthusiastically accepted.
- His ideas have not been widely accepted in London.
- And as he prepares to return to former club Cambridge United tomorrow, the 33-year-old accepts City are reaching a vital period in their campaign.
- For my part I would accept those propositions as broadly correct.
- With a swift nod Hope accepted this as correct and began to help Faith once more.
- He accepts the proposition that he instinctively warms to people he perceives as battlers against the system.
- It is now widely accepted that CO2 emission is a kind of pollution.
- Gloucester believed the tale and accepted the ‘miracle’ as a sign that he was meant to live.
- Only in the last four or five years has that idea been recognized and accepted by other museums, the architect pointed out.
- Judge Paul Hoffman accepted Lane was ‘a thoroughly decent young man’ with no previous convictions until the accident.
- This goes against all accepted principles of counselling.
- We also want a system that is based on sound principles accepted by the broad community.
- To believe that, one would have to accept the premise that forests need loggers in order to thrive.
- Berkeley believes that this premise is accepted by all the modern philosophers.
- Kekulé's theory was not entirely correct but was accepted for many years.
- Our word of caution to the aspirants is to accept that the positions of Member of Parliament are limited and there can only be one person at a time.
- She accepted this as a correct empirical finding.
- I am entitled to speak to an audience who I know accepts my fundamental premises.
- Yet if we accept the proposition that we live in a global economy, we need to consider how we're going to make our voices heard.
Synonyms
believe, trust, give credence to, credit, give credit to, put confidence in, be convinced of, have faith in, count on, rely on, depend on
informal go for, buy, fall for, swallow, {swallow something hook, line, and sinker}, take something as gospel
recognized, acknowledged, traditional, orthodox, habitual, confirmed, set, fixed, settled
usual, customary, common, normal, general, prevailing, accustomed, familiar, wonted, popular, expected, routine, regular, typical, conventional, established, mainstream, standard, stock
1. 2.1 Take upon oneself (a responsibility or liability); acknowledge.
  Jenkins is willing to accept his responsibility
  with clause he accepts that he made a mistake
  Example sentencesExamples
  And he came forward and immediately confessed and accepted his responsibility.
  Expensive furniture and fittings have been ruined in the flood, but their problems will not be solved with a mop and bucket - because no-one is accepting responsibility for the faulty sewage pipe.
  My Lord, that is agreed and I accept the liability to pay costs.
  It accepts no responsibility for any political outcomes.
  It was a shameful thing for Jim to admit, but he accepted responsibility for what he had done.
  Surely any deficiency in the Pension Fund was the sole responsibility of the Wiltshire County Council and they should have accepted liability.
  A true leader is one who, without any qualms, accepts the responsibility for a failure.
  In the same way Trowbridge Rugby Club accepts the responsibility for making rugby available to the youth of the area.
  The payment, which the Department for Education and Skills said it was making without accepting liability, was in respect of his libel and unfair dismissal claims.
  They prefer to point the finger of blame elsewhere, and refuse to accept responsibility for their role in allowing sectarianism to prosper.
  In turn, local managers, clinicians and decision-makers need to get better at accepting responsibility and initiating and driving forward improvement and change.
  Last month her lawyers said the Ministry of Defence had accepted liability for her husband's death.
  It's time we went back to accepting responsibility for our own actions.
  The Metropolitan Police accepts full responsibility for this.
  He added: ‘Cliff accepts full responsibility, and we are willing to put out another leaflet apologising for the mistake.’
  Don't try this at home, folks - and the Evening Press would like to stress that it accepts no responsibility for those taking part in the firewalk, who do so at their own risk.
  To legalise it in that form would be to accept liability and sooner or later the court cases would flood in.
  Every department blames the other and no one accepts responsibility.
  The Prime Minister's told the 7.30 Report, he accepts responsibility.
  The Department head Ric Smith says he accepts responsibility.
  Synonyms
  acknowledge, admit, concede, grant, allow, own, say, declare, affirm, recognize, be aware of, be aware that, realize, be conscious of, be conscious that
2. 2.2 Tolerate or submit to (something unpleasant or undesired)
  they accepted the need to cut overheads
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the 10 ½ years that he's been in jail, he hasn't once moaned - he's accepted his sentence.
  It has to be accepted that cannabis is widely used and is seen by many as relatively harmless.
  Many things that were not to be tolerated in a civilised society in 1968 are now accepted - if not always welcomed.
  We're not accepting or tolerating homophobia, xenophobia, racism, any of that.
  Buddhism first asks us not only to see the momentary and suffering character of the world, but also to have tolerance in accepting suffering as natural and not negative.
  But this social system is paid for with much higher taxes than I believe would be accepted in the United States.
  To what extent then, as a country and people, are we prepared to accept and tolerate shamelessness in public life?
  As Americans now contemplate the road ahead, they need to accept three unpleasant facts.
  Indications are the weapons inspectors will be accepted but hardly welcomed when they arrive Monday in Baghdad.
  He accepted their silence tolerantly and moved in to stand beside Kaezik.
  After a while, she sort of grudgingly accepts him, and their relationship provides much of the comic relief in the series.
  Synonyms
  tolerate, endure, put up with, suffer, bear, take, stand, support, submit to, stomach, undergo, swallow
  become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, become resigned to, get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to
  learn to live with, make the best of
  face up to
  Scottish thole
  British informal wear

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin acceptare, frequentative of accipere 'take something to oneself', from ad- 'to' + capere 'take'.

capable from mid 16th century:
The first recorded sense of this was ‘able to take in’, physically or mentally. It comes from Latin capere ‘take or hold’ which is found in many other English words including: accept (Late Middle English) from ad- ‘to’ and capere; anticipation (Late Middle English) ‘acting or taking in advance’; capacity (Late Middle English) ‘ability to hold’; caption (Late Middle English) originally an act of capture; captive (Late Middle English); catch (Middle English); chase (Middle English); conceive (Middle English) literally ‘take together’; except (Late Middle English) ‘take out of’; incapacity (early 17th century) inability to hold; intercept (Late Middle English) to take between; perceive (Middle English) to hold entirely; prince; receive (Middle English) ‘take back’; susceptible (early 17th century) literally ‘that can be taken from below’.

Rhymes

crept, except, incept, inept, intercept, kept, leapt, overleaped, sept, slept, swept, upswept, wept, yclept

Definition of accept in US English:

accept

verbəkˈsɛptəkˈsept

[with object]

1Consent to receive (a thing offered)
he accepted a pen as a present
Example sentencesExamples
- She accepted the position, and two years later, she took over as manager of the OR at the hospital's city campus.
- Some employees feel coerced into accepting a supervisory position that they are not ready to fill-one reason being the higher compensation that accompanies it.
- For me, that moment was walking up the steps to the podium to accept the World Cup at home in Paris.
- She wanted to wait a year before accepting the position, so she could have time to be home with her baby.
- Finally, she meets her secret friend face-to-face, accepts the book and thanks him for all he has done for David.
- The Gillow bookcases in the Billiard Room were also accepted in lieu of tax.
- He worked there from 1981 to 1983 before accepting a position with Old Austin Country Club, where he worked until 1986.
- Each individual job seeker approaches the job search in unique ways, so too will each one of you use your personal approach to accepting a job offer.
- He was delighted when Edinburgh Council agreed to accept the nativity scene sculpture and to display it in such a prominent position.
- I accepted the gift from him after being sure he had gotten permission to give it away.
- I accepted the position with one caveat: I wanted to have the blessing of my company and of the people I work for here.
- In accepting the position, he told the Board that he had at long last made his dearly departed mother very proud.
- Jane accepts the position gratefully, even though it is monotonous, poor and obscure.
- Before accepting the faculty position, he also had worked with Sharpe for 12 years at Skidmore.
- For the next three years she oversaw the Czech Republic's developmental team, eventually accepting a coaching position in Florida.
- Most of my graduating students in science are having an uphill battle getting a job, and many are accepting positions they would not have considered five years ago.
- Donations were accepted on behalf of the bereaved.
- He has recently accepted a position as campaign manager for a candidate for United States senate.
- Dr. D, a young psychiatrist living with bipolar illness, had just accepted a faculty position in town.
- In April 2000 Popa accepted a position with the City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club.
Synonyms
receive, agree to receive, welcome, take, take receipt of, get, gain, obtain, acquire, come by
take on, take up, undertake, tackle, take on oneself, shoulder, bear, assume, manage, take responsibility for, be responsible for, engage in, become involved in, take part in, participate in, devote oneself to, concentrate on, address oneself to, go about, set about, approach, handle, get down to, deal with, get to grips with
1. 1.1 Give an affirmative answer to (an offer or proposal); say yes to.
  he would accept their offer and see what happened
  no object Tim offered Brian a lift home and he accepted
  Example sentencesExamples
  Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has accepted a proposal to build Athy's new swimming pool on a green field site.
  The proposal was accepted unanimously, as it was a few days later at the general International Socialist Congress.
  The proposal was accepted and a policy was issued by Powell on behalf of the Defendants.
  He said the union had no option but to accept the company's proposals.
  Villagers have been warned they could lose their church if controversial phone mast proposals are not accepted.
  Initially, employees refused to accept the government's proposal, claiming there was a lack of guarantees.
  Labour sources have indicated they are likely to accept the proposals for free dental checks as part of a larger package to improve dental healthcare.
  The proposals accepted by South Ayrshire Council in February include a casino, multiplex cinema and houses.
  If he accepts the proposal, the NIU would be left with only nine members and would lose its status as a group.
  There is no difficulty here and we do not intend to accept that proposal.
  The type of train system - the options include elevated, ground, monorail, light rail - would be decided before accepting proposals, he said.
  He also urged councillors to accept the proposals for new special schools, which would also bring new primary schools.
  A month ago, the company gave staff a month to accept proposals which are aimed at achieving cost savings.
  However, that proposal was not accepted by the Government either.
  His business proposal was accepted and he and his Spanish-based partner have invested more than 1m to kick-start that market.
  The Council accepted BWG's proposal and a group of interested parties and individuals was set up.
  I'd be interested to learn why so few merger proposals are accepted.
  O'Halloran also expressed anger at UnionsWA for meekly accepting the new proposals.
  They tell farmers that we should accept the proposals because the WTO cuts are going to happen anyway.
  It accepted a proposal from the Roads and Docks Committee.
  Synonyms
  take on, take up, undertake, tackle, take on oneself, shoulder, bear, assume, manage, take responsibility for, be responsible for, engage in, become involved in, take part in, participate in, devote oneself to, concentrate on, address oneself to, go about, set about, approach, handle, get down to, deal with, get to grips with
  say yes to, reply in the affirmative, agree to, comply with
  go along with, accede to, agree to, consent to, acquiesce in, concur with, assent to, endorse, comply with, abide by, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, defer to, yield to, surrender to, bow to, give in to, submit to, respect, recognize, acknowledge, cooperate with, adopt
2. 1.2dated Say yes to a proposal of marriage from (a man)
  what if Elizabeth accepted Darcy the first time?
  Example sentencesExamples
  She knew she was being selfish for accepting him, for making him pay for her folly, but she was simply not strong enough to refuse him a second time.
  He was surprised by the way she accepted him so readily, but he wasn't about to question her behavior when he was so overwhelmed.
  Not long ago she would have denied him, but she had finally accepted him.
  He hated how she made him think she accepted him, and then crushed all his hopes and smiled triumphantly as he walked away dejected.
  She also felt more than a little guilty thinking these sorts of thoughts towards Ian when she had so recently accepted Dan as her beau.
  After Lucilla accepts him, he learns that their fathers planned their marriage when they were mere tots.
  He is not angry with her and says he feels lucky to be able to die in her arms and asks her to squeeze his hand if she accepts him as her husband.
  She prefers her other suitor, George Neville, but when Griffith loses his inheritance for her sake she accepts him, hoping for a contented marriage without undue submission.
  If I did that that would be as good as accepting him in marriage and I would never marry without love.
  Jane accepts Edward Rochester's hand in marriage, they linger in the garden for a few more moments, kissing.
3. 1.3 Receive as adequate, valid, or suitable.
  the college accepted her as a student
  credit cards are widely accepted
  Example sentencesExamples
  If he wants to accept Visa charge cards, that's the cut Higgins must forfeit.
  You know, how your big sis worked really hard and finally got accepted by the college of her dreams?
  You've been accepted into the best college and you're not going?
  All with the convenience of a card that has your name on it and is accepted anywhere they accept Visa.
  Accepted everywhere Visa is accepted so the recipient can buy exactly what they want.
  But now, the only thing that matters is that I've been accepted into Boston College and now I can relax for a bit.
  Somehow or another I managed to get the right combination of honours and passes to be accepted at college.
  But for children of farmers in China, it is not easy to be accepted to college for higher education.
  She was accepted into the Aksorn College of Technology for a diploma course in Business Computing.
  On finishing secondary school I was accepted for agricultural college.
  Katie Charing, currently on a gap year, has been accepted into Somerville College, Oxford to study English.
  He had been accepted to a good college somewhere in Florida and would be leaving in a few short months to get settled into a dorm.
  Use the cash cards at stores where Visa is accepted, on-line and at ATMs.
  He may not accept Visa or Mastercard, but his service and efficiency is priceless.
  Other Faculties, notably Arts and Science, did not limit numbers so much as accept any student who met certain criteria.
  However, official statistics show that there are just 3107 locations that accept Visa cards in Bulgaria.
  The number can be used from anywhere in the world, when dealing with any merchant who accepts Visa.
  We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Spellstones College of Sorcery and Witchcraft.
  Other American students who have not yet been accepted to college use a gap year specifically to build their resumes.
  He's just going through the motions, like a high school senior who's already been accepted to college.
4. 1.4 Regard favorably or with approval; welcome.
  the Harvard literati never accepted him as one of them
  Example sentencesExamples
  The simple truth is, most people I've come across HAVEN'T accepted me or my beliefs.
  And if it does, you can't expect everyone to stand around and accept you as you are.
  Gee, does that mean I'm accepted into your approved pigpen of the cognoscenti?
  He knows all are sinners and believes Jesus accepts all.
  Nicoli had told her the society in London would accept her if Montague approved her.
  Laughter and agreement came from the 4 men at the table, and Parker knew he was now accepted by the other men.
  I've seen too much so I know that a woman who I've never met wouldn't willingly accept me.
  Chris was a good guy who accepted Jerry while no one else would.
  He feels as though he is accepted in this community, he belongs.
  I am not asking you to accept me, just if at all possible tolerate me.
  Faily had apparently claimed her into his gang, and Ainé had been accepted and welcomed by the rest of his gang.
  Jeez, Ashlyn, is it impossible to believe he accepts you now?
  The Supporters Club was accepted by Spurs and is now officially affiliated to the famous English League Club.
  Jenny has four children aged 25-30 from a previous marriage and she says they all accept Kevin.
  And, marvelously, he accepts us and welcomes us to his table of grace.
  Not everyone is going to accept us for our beliefs, but so long as we try to embrace them and let them learn we are in the right.
  I love the people at my church; they have welcomed me and accepted me as one of their own very quickly.
  Synonyms
  welcome, greet, let in, receive, receive favourably, embrace, offer friendship to, adopt, integrate
5. 1.5 (of a thing) be designed to allow (something) to be inserted or applied.
  vending machines that accepted 100-yen coins for cans of beer
  Example sentencesExamples
  The only recorded fault on any of the machines in October was on Wednesday October 20 when one of the machines would not accept coins.
  However, she said it would still accept debit cards and allow transactions to be made through other card readers in the store.
  But this machine accepts only coins of the denominations Re. 1 and Rs.5.
  It also accepts pre Euro coins and both can be left at the Pet Proud shop in Eyre Street, Newbridge.
  The phone would not accept the card in any direction we inserted it.
  ‘But if machines are accepting the Thai coins, then they have left those margins too wide,’ Mr Whoriskey said.
2Believe or come to recognize (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct.
this tentative explanation came to be accepted by the group
with clause it is accepted that aging is a continuous process
Example sentencesExamples
- And as he prepares to return to former club Cambridge United tomorrow, the 33-year-old accepts City are reaching a vital period in their campaign.
- I am entitled to speak to an audience who I know accepts my fundamental premises.
- His ideas have not been widely accepted in London.
- This goes against all accepted principles of counselling.
- Gloucester believed the tale and accepted the ‘miracle’ as a sign that he was meant to live.
- She accepted this as a correct empirical finding.
- To believe that, one would have to accept the premise that forests need loggers in order to thrive.
- Yet if we accept the proposition that we live in a global economy, we need to consider how we're going to make our voices heard.
- Professional practice may change over time so that what was once accepted as the correct procedure is no longer considered to be respectable or responsible.
- It is now widely accepted that CO2 emission is a kind of pollution.
- With a swift nod Hope accepted this as correct and began to help Faith once more.
- He accepts the proposition that he instinctively warms to people he perceives as battlers against the system.
- Our word of caution to the aspirants is to accept that the positions of Member of Parliament are limited and there can only be one person at a time.
- For my part I would accept those propositions as broadly correct.
- Judge Paul Hoffman accepted Lane was ‘a thoroughly decent young man’ with no previous convictions until the accident.
- Only in the last four or five years has that idea been recognized and accepted by other museums, the architect pointed out.
- We also want a system that is based on sound principles accepted by the broad community.
- Kekulé's theory was not entirely correct but was accepted for many years.
- Berkeley believes that this premise is accepted by all the modern philosophers.
- In spite of this obvious contradiction the time paradox was enthusiastically accepted.
Synonyms
recognized, acknowledged, traditional, orthodox, habitual, confirmed, set, fixed, settled
believe, trust, give credence to, credit, give credit to, put confidence in, be convinced of, have faith in, count on, rely on, depend on
1. 2.1 Take upon oneself (a responsibility or liability); acknowledge.
  Jenkins is willing to accept his responsibility
  with clause he accepts that he made a mistake
  Example sentencesExamples
  Surely any deficiency in the Pension Fund was the sole responsibility of the Wiltshire County Council and they should have accepted liability.
  It accepts no responsibility for any political outcomes.
  To legalise it in that form would be to accept liability and sooner or later the court cases would flood in.
  The Metropolitan Police accepts full responsibility for this.
  The Department head Ric Smith says he accepts responsibility.
  In turn, local managers, clinicians and decision-makers need to get better at accepting responsibility and initiating and driving forward improvement and change.
  A true leader is one who, without any qualms, accepts the responsibility for a failure.
  In the same way Trowbridge Rugby Club accepts the responsibility for making rugby available to the youth of the area.
  And he came forward and immediately confessed and accepted his responsibility.
  Every department blames the other and no one accepts responsibility.
  Last month her lawyers said the Ministry of Defence had accepted liability for her husband's death.
  It was a shameful thing for Jim to admit, but he accepted responsibility for what he had done.
  The payment, which the Department for Education and Skills said it was making without accepting liability, was in respect of his libel and unfair dismissal claims.
  Don't try this at home, folks - and the Evening Press would like to stress that it accepts no responsibility for those taking part in the firewalk, who do so at their own risk.
  They prefer to point the finger of blame elsewhere, and refuse to accept responsibility for their role in allowing sectarianism to prosper.
  It's time we went back to accepting responsibility for our own actions.
  He added: ‘Cliff accepts full responsibility, and we are willing to put out another leaflet apologising for the mistake.’
  The Prime Minister's told the 7.30 Report, he accepts responsibility.
  My Lord, that is agreed and I accept the liability to pay costs.
  Expensive furniture and fittings have been ruined in the flood, but their problems will not be solved with a mop and bucket - because no-one is accepting responsibility for the faulty sewage pipe.
  Synonyms
  acknowledge, admit, concede, grant, allow, own, say, declare, affirm, recognize, be aware of, be aware that, realize, be conscious of, be conscious that
2. 2.2 Tolerate or submit to (something unpleasant or undesired)
  they accepted the need to cut expenses
  Example sentencesExamples
  He accepted their silence tolerantly and moved in to stand beside Kaezik.
  After a while, she sort of grudgingly accepts him, and their relationship provides much of the comic relief in the series.
  But this social system is paid for with much higher taxes than I believe would be accepted in the United States.
  Buddhism first asks us not only to see the momentary and suffering character of the world, but also to have tolerance in accepting suffering as natural and not negative.
  It has to be accepted that cannabis is widely used and is seen by many as relatively harmless.
  We're not accepting or tolerating homophobia, xenophobia, racism, any of that.
  To what extent then, as a country and people, are we prepared to accept and tolerate shamelessness in public life?
  Indications are the weapons inspectors will be accepted but hardly welcomed when they arrive Monday in Baghdad.
  As Americans now contemplate the road ahead, they need to accept three unpleasant facts.
  Many things that were not to be tolerated in a civilised society in 1968 are now accepted - if not always welcomed.
  In the 10 ½ years that he's been in jail, he hasn't once moaned - he's accepted his sentence.
  Synonyms
  tolerate, endure, put up with, suffer, bear, take, stand, support, submit to, stomach, undergo, swallow

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin acceptare, frequentative of accipere ‘take something to oneself’, from ad- ‘to’ + capere ‘take’.

单词	accept
释义	Definition of accept in English: accept verb əkˈsɛptəkˈsɛpt [with object] 1Consent to receive or undertake (something offered) he accepted a pen as a present she accepted a temporary post as a clerk Example sentencesExamples In April 2000 Popa accepted a position with the City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club. For me, that moment was walking up the steps to the podium to accept the World Cup at home in Paris. She accepted the position, and two years later, she took over as manager of the OR at the hospital's city campus. Dr. D, a young psychiatrist living with bipolar illness, had just accepted a faculty position in town. She wanted to wait a year before accepting the position, so she could have time to be home with her baby. In accepting the position, he told the Board that he had at long last made his dearly departed mother very proud. Each individual job seeker approaches the job search in unique ways, so too will each one of you use your personal approach to accepting a job offer. Some employees feel coerced into accepting a supervisory position that they are not ready to fill-one reason being the higher compensation that accompanies it. Finally, she meets her secret friend face-to-face, accepts the book and thanks him for all he has done for David. Donations were accepted on behalf of the bereaved. For the next three years she oversaw the Czech Republic's developmental team, eventually accepting a coaching position in Florida. He was delighted when Edinburgh Council agreed to accept the nativity scene sculpture and to display it in such a prominent position. I accepted the gift from him after being sure he had gotten permission to give it away. Jane accepts the position gratefully, even though it is monotonous, poor and obscure. The Gillow bookcases in the Billiard Room were also accepted in lieu of tax. Most of my graduating students in science are having an uphill battle getting a job, and many are accepting positions they would not have considered five years ago. He worked there from 1981 to 1983 before accepting a position with Old Austin Country Club, where he worked until 1986. I accepted the position with one caveat: I wanted to have the blessing of my company and of the people I work for here. He has recently accepted a position as campaign manager for a candidate for United States senate. Before accepting the faculty position, he also had worked with Sharpe for 12 years at Skidmore. Synonyms receive, agree to receive, welcome, take, take receipt of, get, gain, obtain, acquire, come by 1.1 Give an affirmative answer to (an offer or proposal); say yes to. he would accept their offer and see what happened no object Tim offered Brian a lift home and he accepted Example sentencesExamples Initially, employees refused to accept the government's proposal, claiming there was a lack of guarantees. O'Halloran also expressed anger at UnionsWA for meekly accepting the new proposals. I'd be interested to learn why so few merger proposals are accepted. He also urged councillors to accept the proposals for new special schools, which would also bring new primary schools. Labour sources have indicated they are likely to accept the proposals for free dental checks as part of a larger package to improve dental healthcare. His business proposal was accepted and he and his Spanish-based partner have invested more than 1m to kick-start that market. If he accepts the proposal, the NIU would be left with only nine members and would lose its status as a group. The proposals accepted by South Ayrshire Council in February include a casino, multiplex cinema and houses. He said the union had no option but to accept the company's proposals. It accepted a proposal from the Roads and Docks Committee. There is no difficulty here and we do not intend to accept that proposal. The proposal was accepted and a policy was issued by Powell on behalf of the Defendants. They tell farmers that we should accept the proposals because the WTO cuts are going to happen anyway. Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has accepted a proposal to build Athy's new swimming pool on a green field site. However, that proposal was not accepted by the Government either. The proposal was accepted unanimously, as it was a few days later at the general International Socialist Congress. A month ago, the company gave staff a month to accept proposals which are aimed at achieving cost savings. Villagers have been warned they could lose their church if controversial phone mast proposals are not accepted. The type of train system - the options include elevated, ground, monorail, light rail - would be decided before accepting proposals, he said. The Council accepted BWG's proposal and a group of interested parties and individuals was set up. Synonyms say yes to, reply in the affirmative, agree to, comply with go along with, accede to, agree to, consent to, acquiesce in, concur with, assent to, endorse, comply with, abide by, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, defer to, yield to, surrender to, bow to, give in to, submit to, respect, recognize, acknowledge, cooperate with, adopt 1.2dated Say yes to a proposal of marriage from (a man) what if Elizabeth accepted Darcy the first time? Example sentencesExamples After Lucilla accepts him, he learns that their fathers planned their marriage when they were mere tots. He hated how she made him think she accepted him, and then crushed all his hopes and smiled triumphantly as he walked away dejected. He was surprised by the way she accepted him so readily, but he wasn't about to question her behavior when he was so overwhelmed. She knew she was being selfish for accepting him, for making him pay for her folly, but she was simply not strong enough to refuse him a second time. If I did that that would be as good as accepting him in marriage and I would never marry without love. Jane accepts Edward Rochester's hand in marriage, they linger in the garden for a few more moments, kissing. She prefers her other suitor, George Neville, but when Griffith loses his inheritance for her sake she accepts him, hoping for a contented marriage without undue submission. He is not angry with her and says he feels lucky to be able to die in her arms and asks her to squeeze his hand if she accepts him as her husband. Not long ago she would have denied him, but she had finally accepted him. She also felt more than a little guilty thinking these sorts of thoughts towards Ian when she had so recently accepted Dan as her beau. 1.3 Receive as adequate, valid, or suitable. the college accepted her as a student credit cards are widely accepted Example sentencesExamples Katie Charing, currently on a gap year, has been accepted into Somerville College, Oxford to study English. But now, the only thing that matters is that I've been accepted into Boston College and now I can relax for a bit. However, official statistics show that there are just 3107 locations that accept Visa cards in Bulgaria. He had been accepted to a good college somewhere in Florida and would be leaving in a few short months to get settled into a dorm. You know, how your big sis worked really hard and finally got accepted by the college of her dreams? He may not accept Visa or Mastercard, but his service and efficiency is priceless. Somehow or another I managed to get the right combination of honours and passes to be accepted at college. Accepted everywhere Visa is accepted so the recipient can buy exactly what they want. Other American students who have not yet been accepted to college use a gap year specifically to build their resumes. On finishing secondary school I was accepted for agricultural college. Other Faculties, notably Arts and Science, did not limit numbers so much as accept any student who met certain criteria. Use the cash cards at stores where Visa is accepted, on-line and at ATMs. We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Spellstones College of Sorcery and Witchcraft. You've been accepted into the best college and you're not going? He's just going through the motions, like a high school senior who's already been accepted to college. But for children of farmers in China, it is not easy to be accepted to college for higher education. If he wants to accept Visa charge cards, that's the cut Higgins must forfeit. She was accepted into the Aksorn College of Technology for a diploma course in Business Computing. All with the convenience of a card that has your name on it and is accepted anywhere they accept Visa. The number can be used from anywhere in the world, when dealing with any merchant who accepts Visa. 1.4 Regard favourably or with approval; welcome. the Irish never accepted him as one of them Example sentencesExamples He feels as though he is accepted in this community, he belongs. Jeez, Ashlyn, is it impossible to believe he accepts you now? And, marvelously, he accepts us and welcomes us to his table of grace. He knows all are sinners and believes Jesus accepts all. I love the people at my church; they have welcomed me and accepted me as one of their own very quickly. I've seen too much so I know that a woman who I've never met wouldn't willingly accept me. I am not asking you to accept me, just if at all possible tolerate me. And if it does, you can't expect everyone to stand around and accept you as you are. Gee, does that mean I'm accepted into your approved pigpen of the cognoscenti? Chris was a good guy who accepted Jerry while no one else would. Jenny has four children aged 25-30 from a previous marriage and she says they all accept Kevin. Laughter and agreement came from the 4 men at the table, and Parker knew he was now accepted by the other men. The Supporters Club was accepted by Spurs and is now officially affiliated to the famous English League Club. Not everyone is going to accept us for our beliefs, but so long as we try to embrace them and let them learn we are in the right. Faily had apparently claimed her into his gang, and Ainé had been accepted and welcomed by the rest of his gang. Nicoli had told her the society in London would accept her if Montague approved her. The simple truth is, most people I've come across HAVEN'T accepted me or my beliefs. Synonyms welcome, greet, let in, receive, receive favourably, embrace, offer friendship to, adopt, integrate 1.5 (of a thing) be designed to allow (something) to be inserted or applied. vending machines that accepted 100-yen coins for cans of beer Example sentencesExamples The phone would not accept the card in any direction we inserted it. It also accepts pre Euro coins and both can be left at the Pet Proud shop in Eyre Street, Newbridge. However, she said it would still accept debit cards and allow transactions to be made through other card readers in the store. The only recorded fault on any of the machines in October was on Wednesday October 20 when one of the machines would not accept coins. But this machine accepts only coins of the denominations Re. 1 and Rs.5. ‘But if machines are accepting the Thai coins, then they have left those margins too wide,’ Mr Whoriskey said. 2Believe or come to recognize (a proposition) as valid or correct. this tentative explanation came to be accepted by the men with clause it is accepted that ageing is a continuous process Example sentencesExamples Professional practice may change over time so that what was once accepted as the correct procedure is no longer considered to be respectable or responsible. In spite of this obvious contradiction the time paradox was enthusiastically accepted. His ideas have not been widely accepted in London. And as he prepares to return to former club Cambridge United tomorrow, the 33-year-old accepts City are reaching a vital period in their campaign. For my part I would accept those propositions as broadly correct. With a swift nod Hope accepted this as correct and began to help Faith once more. He accepts the proposition that he instinctively warms to people he perceives as battlers against the system. It is now widely accepted that CO2 emission is a kind of pollution. Gloucester believed the tale and accepted the ‘miracle’ as a sign that he was meant to live. Only in the last four or five years has that idea been recognized and accepted by other museums, the architect pointed out. Judge Paul Hoffman accepted Lane was ‘a thoroughly decent young man’ with no previous convictions until the accident. This goes against all accepted principles of counselling. We also want a system that is based on sound principles accepted by the broad community. To believe that, one would have to accept the premise that forests need loggers in order to thrive. Berkeley believes that this premise is accepted by all the modern philosophers. Kekulé's theory was not entirely correct but was accepted for many years. Our word of caution to the aspirants is to accept that the positions of Member of Parliament are limited and there can only be one person at a time. She accepted this as a correct empirical finding. I am entitled to speak to an audience who I know accepts my fundamental premises. Yet if we accept the proposition that we live in a global economy, we need to consider how we're going to make our voices heard. Synonyms believe, trust, give credence to, credit, give credit to, put confidence in, be convinced of, have faith in, count on, rely on, depend on informal go for, buy, fall for, swallow, {swallow something hook, line, and sinker}, take something as gospel recognized, acknowledged, traditional, orthodox, habitual, confirmed, set, fixed, settled usual, customary, common, normal, general, prevailing, accustomed, familiar, wonted, popular, expected, routine, regular, typical, conventional, established, mainstream, standard, stock 2.1 Take upon oneself (a responsibility or liability); acknowledge. Jenkins is willing to accept his responsibility with clause he accepts that he made a mistake Example sentencesExamples And he came forward and immediately confessed and accepted his responsibility. Expensive furniture and fittings have been ruined in the flood, but their problems will not be solved with a mop and bucket - because no-one is accepting responsibility for the faulty sewage pipe. My Lord, that is agreed and I accept the liability to pay costs. It accepts no responsibility for any political outcomes. It was a shameful thing for Jim to admit, but he accepted responsibility for what he had done. Surely any deficiency in the Pension Fund was the sole responsibility of the Wiltshire County Council and they should have accepted liability. A true leader is one who, without any qualms, accepts the responsibility for a failure. In the same way Trowbridge Rugby Club accepts the responsibility for making rugby available to the youth of the area. The payment, which the Department for Education and Skills said it was making without accepting liability, was in respect of his libel and unfair dismissal claims. They prefer to point the finger of blame elsewhere, and refuse to accept responsibility for their role in allowing sectarianism to prosper. In turn, local managers, clinicians and decision-makers need to get better at accepting responsibility and initiating and driving forward improvement and change. Last month her lawyers said the Ministry of Defence had accepted liability for her husband's death. It's time we went back to accepting responsibility for our own actions. The Metropolitan Police accepts full responsibility for this. He added: ‘Cliff accepts full responsibility, and we are willing to put out another leaflet apologising for the mistake.’ Don't try this at home, folks - and the Evening Press would like to stress that it accepts no responsibility for those taking part in the firewalk, who do so at their own risk. To legalise it in that form would be to accept liability and sooner or later the court cases would flood in. Every department blames the other and no one accepts responsibility. The Prime Minister's told the 7.30 Report, he accepts responsibility. The Department head Ric Smith says he accepts responsibility. Synonyms acknowledge, admit, concede, grant, allow, own, say, declare, affirm, recognize, be aware of, be aware that, realize, be conscious of, be conscious that 2.2 Tolerate or submit to (something unpleasant or undesired) they accepted the need to cut overheads Example sentencesExamples In the 10 ½ years that he's been in jail, he hasn't once moaned - he's accepted his sentence. It has to be accepted that cannabis is widely used and is seen by many as relatively harmless. Many things that were not to be tolerated in a civilised society in 1968 are now accepted - if not always welcomed. We're not accepting or tolerating homophobia, xenophobia, racism, any of that. Buddhism first asks us not only to see the momentary and suffering character of the world, but also to have tolerance in accepting suffering as natural and not negative. But this social system is paid for with much higher taxes than I believe would be accepted in the United States. To what extent then, as a country and people, are we prepared to accept and tolerate shamelessness in public life? As Americans now contemplate the road ahead, they need to accept three unpleasant facts. Indications are the weapons inspectors will be accepted but hardly welcomed when they arrive Monday in Baghdad. He accepted their silence tolerantly and moved in to stand beside Kaezik. After a while, she sort of grudgingly accepts him, and their relationship provides much of the comic relief in the series. Synonyms tolerate, endure, put up with, suffer, bear, take, stand, support, submit to, stomach, undergo, swallow become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, become resigned to, get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to learn to live with, make the best of face up to Scottish thole British informal wear Origin Late Middle English: from Latin acceptare, frequentative of accipere 'take something to oneself', from ad- 'to' + capere 'take'. capable from mid 16th century: The first recorded sense of this was ‘able to take in’, physically or mentally. It comes from Latin capere ‘take or hold’ which is found in many other English words including: accept (Late Middle English) from ad- ‘to’ and capere; anticipation (Late Middle English) ‘acting or taking in advance’; capacity (Late Middle English) ‘ability to hold’; caption (Late Middle English) originally an act of capture; captive (Late Middle English); catch (Middle English); chase (Middle English); conceive (Middle English) literally ‘take together’; except (Late Middle English) ‘take out of’; incapacity (early 17th century) inability to hold; intercept (Late Middle English) to take between; perceive (Middle English) to hold entirely; prince; receive (Middle English) ‘take back’; susceptible (early 17th century) literally ‘that can be taken from below’. Rhymes crept, except, incept, inept, intercept, kept, leapt, overleaped, sept, slept, swept, upswept, wept, yclept Definition of accept in US English: accept verbəkˈsɛptəkˈsept [with object] 1Consent to receive (a thing offered) he accepted a pen as a present Example sentencesExamples She accepted the position, and two years later, she took over as manager of the OR at the hospital's city campus. Some employees feel coerced into accepting a supervisory position that they are not ready to fill-one reason being the higher compensation that accompanies it. For me, that moment was walking up the steps to the podium to accept the World Cup at home in Paris. She wanted to wait a year before accepting the position, so she could have time to be home with her baby. Finally, she meets her secret friend face-to-face, accepts the book and thanks him for all he has done for David. The Gillow bookcases in the Billiard Room were also accepted in lieu of tax. He worked there from 1981 to 1983 before accepting a position with Old Austin Country Club, where he worked until 1986. Each individual job seeker approaches the job search in unique ways, so too will each one of you use your personal approach to accepting a job offer. He was delighted when Edinburgh Council agreed to accept the nativity scene sculpture and to display it in such a prominent position. I accepted the gift from him after being sure he had gotten permission to give it away. I accepted the position with one caveat: I wanted to have the blessing of my company and of the people I work for here. In accepting the position, he told the Board that he had at long last made his dearly departed mother very proud. Jane accepts the position gratefully, even though it is monotonous, poor and obscure. Before accepting the faculty position, he also had worked with Sharpe for 12 years at Skidmore. For the next three years she oversaw the Czech Republic's developmental team, eventually accepting a coaching position in Florida. Most of my graduating students in science are having an uphill battle getting a job, and many are accepting positions they would not have considered five years ago. Donations were accepted on behalf of the bereaved. He has recently accepted a position as campaign manager for a candidate for United States senate. Dr. D, a young psychiatrist living with bipolar illness, had just accepted a faculty position in town. In April 2000 Popa accepted a position with the City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club. Synonyms receive, agree to receive, welcome, take, take receipt of, get, gain, obtain, acquire, come by take on, take up, undertake, tackle, take on oneself, shoulder, bear, assume, manage, take responsibility for, be responsible for, engage in, become involved in, take part in, participate in, devote oneself to, concentrate on, address oneself to, go about, set about, approach, handle, get down to, deal with, get to grips with 1.1 Give an affirmative answer to (an offer or proposal); say yes to. he would accept their offer and see what happened no object Tim offered Brian a lift home and he accepted Example sentencesExamples Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has accepted a proposal to build Athy's new swimming pool on a green field site. The proposal was accepted unanimously, as it was a few days later at the general International Socialist Congress. The proposal was accepted and a policy was issued by Powell on behalf of the Defendants. He said the union had no option but to accept the company's proposals. Villagers have been warned they could lose their church if controversial phone mast proposals are not accepted. Initially, employees refused to accept the government's proposal, claiming there was a lack of guarantees. Labour sources have indicated they are likely to accept the proposals for free dental checks as part of a larger package to improve dental healthcare. The proposals accepted by South Ayrshire Council in February include a casino, multiplex cinema and houses. If he accepts the proposal, the NIU would be left with only nine members and would lose its status as a group. There is no difficulty here and we do not intend to accept that proposal. The type of train system - the options include elevated, ground, monorail, light rail - would be decided before accepting proposals, he said. He also urged councillors to accept the proposals for new special schools, which would also bring new primary schools. A month ago, the company gave staff a month to accept proposals which are aimed at achieving cost savings. However, that proposal was not accepted by the Government either. His business proposal was accepted and he and his Spanish-based partner have invested more than 1m to kick-start that market. The Council accepted BWG's proposal and a group of interested parties and individuals was set up. I'd be interested to learn why so few merger proposals are accepted. O'Halloran also expressed anger at UnionsWA for meekly accepting the new proposals. They tell farmers that we should accept the proposals because the WTO cuts are going to happen anyway. It accepted a proposal from the Roads and Docks Committee. Synonyms take on, take up, undertake, tackle, take on oneself, shoulder, bear, assume, manage, take responsibility for, be responsible for, engage in, become involved in, take part in, participate in, devote oneself to, concentrate on, address oneself to, go about, set about, approach, handle, get down to, deal with, get to grips with say yes to, reply in the affirmative, agree to, comply with go along with, accede to, agree to, consent to, acquiesce in, concur with, assent to, endorse, comply with, abide by, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, defer to, yield to, surrender to, bow to, give in to, submit to, respect, recognize, acknowledge, cooperate with, adopt 1.2dated Say yes to a proposal of marriage from (a man) what if Elizabeth accepted Darcy the first time? Example sentencesExamples She knew she was being selfish for accepting him, for making him pay for her folly, but she was simply not strong enough to refuse him a second time. He was surprised by the way she accepted him so readily, but he wasn't about to question her behavior when he was so overwhelmed. Not long ago she would have denied him, but she had finally accepted him. He hated how she made him think she accepted him, and then crushed all his hopes and smiled triumphantly as he walked away dejected. She also felt more than a little guilty thinking these sorts of thoughts towards Ian when she had so recently accepted Dan as her beau. After Lucilla accepts him, he learns that their fathers planned their marriage when they were mere tots. He is not angry with her and says he feels lucky to be able to die in her arms and asks her to squeeze his hand if she accepts him as her husband. She prefers her other suitor, George Neville, but when Griffith loses his inheritance for her sake she accepts him, hoping for a contented marriage without undue submission. If I did that that would be as good as accepting him in marriage and I would never marry without love. Jane accepts Edward Rochester's hand in marriage, they linger in the garden for a few more moments, kissing. 1.3 Receive as adequate, valid, or suitable. the college accepted her as a student credit cards are widely accepted Example sentencesExamples If he wants to accept Visa charge cards, that's the cut Higgins must forfeit. You know, how your big sis worked really hard and finally got accepted by the college of her dreams? You've been accepted into the best college and you're not going? All with the convenience of a card that has your name on it and is accepted anywhere they accept Visa. Accepted everywhere Visa is accepted so the recipient can buy exactly what they want. But now, the only thing that matters is that I've been accepted into Boston College and now I can relax for a bit. Somehow or another I managed to get the right combination of honours and passes to be accepted at college. But for children of farmers in China, it is not easy to be accepted to college for higher education. She was accepted into the Aksorn College of Technology for a diploma course in Business Computing. On finishing secondary school I was accepted for agricultural college. Katie Charing, currently on a gap year, has been accepted into Somerville College, Oxford to study English. He had been accepted to a good college somewhere in Florida and would be leaving in a few short months to get settled into a dorm. Use the cash cards at stores where Visa is accepted, on-line and at ATMs. He may not accept Visa or Mastercard, but his service and efficiency is priceless. Other Faculties, notably Arts and Science, did not limit numbers so much as accept any student who met certain criteria. However, official statistics show that there are just 3107 locations that accept Visa cards in Bulgaria. The number can be used from anywhere in the world, when dealing with any merchant who accepts Visa. We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Spellstones College of Sorcery and Witchcraft. Other American students who have not yet been accepted to college use a gap year specifically to build their resumes. He's just going through the motions, like a high school senior who's already been accepted to college. 1.4 Regard favorably or with approval; welcome. the Harvard literati never accepted him as one of them Example sentencesExamples The simple truth is, most people I've come across HAVEN'T accepted me or my beliefs. And if it does, you can't expect everyone to stand around and accept you as you are. Gee, does that mean I'm accepted into your approved pigpen of the cognoscenti? He knows all are sinners and believes Jesus accepts all. Nicoli had told her the society in London would accept her if Montague approved her. Laughter and agreement came from the 4 men at the table, and Parker knew he was now accepted by the other men. I've seen too much so I know that a woman who I've never met wouldn't willingly accept me. Chris was a good guy who accepted Jerry while no one else would. He feels as though he is accepted in this community, he belongs. I am not asking you to accept me, just if at all possible tolerate me. Faily had apparently claimed her into his gang, and Ainé had been accepted and welcomed by the rest of his gang. Jeez, Ashlyn, is it impossible to believe he accepts you now? The Supporters Club was accepted by Spurs and is now officially affiliated to the famous English League Club. Jenny has four children aged 25-30 from a previous marriage and she says they all accept Kevin. And, marvelously, he accepts us and welcomes us to his table of grace. Not everyone is going to accept us for our beliefs, but so long as we try to embrace them and let them learn we are in the right. I love the people at my church; they have welcomed me and accepted me as one of their own very quickly. Synonyms welcome, greet, let in, receive, receive favourably, embrace, offer friendship to, adopt, integrate 1.5 (of a thing) be designed to allow (something) to be inserted or applied. vending machines that accepted 100-yen coins for cans of beer Example sentencesExamples The only recorded fault on any of the machines in October was on Wednesday October 20 when one of the machines would not accept coins. However, she said it would still accept debit cards and allow transactions to be made through other card readers in the store. But this machine accepts only coins of the denominations Re. 1 and Rs.5. It also accepts pre Euro coins and both can be left at the Pet Proud shop in Eyre Street, Newbridge. The phone would not accept the card in any direction we inserted it. ‘But if machines are accepting the Thai coins, then they have left those margins too wide,’ Mr Whoriskey said. 2Believe or come to recognize (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct. this tentative explanation came to be accepted by the group with clause it is accepted that aging is a continuous process Example sentencesExamples And as he prepares to return to former club Cambridge United tomorrow, the 33-year-old accepts City are reaching a vital period in their campaign. I am entitled to speak to an audience who I know accepts my fundamental premises. His ideas have not been widely accepted in London. This goes against all accepted principles of counselling. Gloucester believed the tale and accepted the ‘miracle’ as a sign that he was meant to live. She accepted this as a correct empirical finding. To believe that, one would have to accept the premise that forests need loggers in order to thrive. Yet if we accept the proposition that we live in a global economy, we need to consider how we're going to make our voices heard. Professional practice may change over time so that what was once accepted as the correct procedure is no longer considered to be respectable or responsible. It is now widely accepted that CO2 emission is a kind of pollution. With a swift nod Hope accepted this as correct and began to help Faith once more. He accepts the proposition that he instinctively warms to people he perceives as battlers against the system. Our word of caution to the aspirants is to accept that the positions of Member of Parliament are limited and there can only be one person at a time. For my part I would accept those propositions as broadly correct. Judge Paul Hoffman accepted Lane was ‘a thoroughly decent young man’ with no previous convictions until the accident. Only in the last four or five years has that idea been recognized and accepted by other museums, the architect pointed out. We also want a system that is based on sound principles accepted by the broad community. Kekulé's theory was not entirely correct but was accepted for many years. Berkeley believes that this premise is accepted by all the modern philosophers. In spite of this obvious contradiction the time paradox was enthusiastically accepted. Synonyms recognized, acknowledged, traditional, orthodox, habitual, confirmed, set, fixed, settled believe, trust, give credence to, credit, give credit to, put confidence in, be convinced of, have faith in, count on, rely on, depend on 2.1 Take upon oneself (a responsibility or liability); acknowledge. Jenkins is willing to accept his responsibility with clause he accepts that he made a mistake Example sentencesExamples Surely any deficiency in the Pension Fund was the sole responsibility of the Wiltshire County Council and they should have accepted liability. It accepts no responsibility for any political outcomes. To legalise it in that form would be to accept liability and sooner or later the court cases would flood in. The Metropolitan Police accepts full responsibility for this. The Department head Ric Smith says he accepts responsibility. In turn, local managers, clinicians and decision-makers need to get better at accepting responsibility and initiating and driving forward improvement and change. A true leader is one who, without any qualms, accepts the responsibility for a failure. In the same way Trowbridge Rugby Club accepts the responsibility for making rugby available to the youth of the area. And he came forward and immediately confessed and accepted his responsibility. Every department blames the other and no one accepts responsibility. Last month her lawyers said the Ministry of Defence had accepted liability for her husband's death. It was a shameful thing for Jim to admit, but he accepted responsibility for what he had done. The payment, which the Department for Education and Skills said it was making without accepting liability, was in respect of his libel and unfair dismissal claims. Don't try this at home, folks - and the Evening Press would like to stress that it accepts no responsibility for those taking part in the firewalk, who do so at their own risk. They prefer to point the finger of blame elsewhere, and refuse to accept responsibility for their role in allowing sectarianism to prosper. It's time we went back to accepting responsibility for our own actions. He added: ‘Cliff accepts full responsibility, and we are willing to put out another leaflet apologising for the mistake.’ The Prime Minister's told the 7.30 Report, he accepts responsibility. My Lord, that is agreed and I accept the liability to pay costs. Expensive furniture and fittings have been ruined in the flood, but their problems will not be solved with a mop and bucket - because no-one is accepting responsibility for the faulty sewage pipe. Synonyms acknowledge, admit, concede, grant, allow, own, say, declare, affirm, recognize, be aware of, be aware that, realize, be conscious of, be conscious that 2.2 Tolerate or submit to (something unpleasant or undesired) they accepted the need to cut expenses Example sentencesExamples He accepted their silence tolerantly and moved in to stand beside Kaezik. After a while, she sort of grudgingly accepts him, and their relationship provides much of the comic relief in the series. But this social system is paid for with much higher taxes than I believe would be accepted in the United States. Buddhism first asks us not only to see the momentary and suffering character of the world, but also to have tolerance in accepting suffering as natural and not negative. It has to be accepted that cannabis is widely used and is seen by many as relatively harmless. We're not accepting or tolerating homophobia, xenophobia, racism, any of that. To what extent then, as a country and people, are we prepared to accept and tolerate shamelessness in public life? Indications are the weapons inspectors will be accepted but hardly welcomed when they arrive Monday in Baghdad. As Americans now contemplate the road ahead, they need to accept three unpleasant facts. Many things that were not to be tolerated in a civilised society in 1968 are now accepted - if not always welcomed. In the 10 ½ years that he's been in jail, he hasn't once moaned - he's accepted his sentence. Synonyms tolerate, endure, put up with, suffer, bear, take, stand, support, submit to, stomach, undergo, swallow Origin Late Middle English: from Latin acceptare, frequentative of accipere ‘take something to oneself’, from ad- ‘to’ + capere ‘take’.
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