Accept

/əkˈsɛpt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To receive something offered.

I gladly accept your invitation to the party.

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration.

She decided to accept the job offer after weighing her options.

To acknowledge or come to terms with a situation or fact.

He had to accept that he could not change the past.

To assume a responsibility or requirement.

They were willing to accept the consequences of their actions.

To tolerate or endure.

I can accept your differences as long as we respect each other.

Middle English 'acceptere', from Old French 'accepter', from Latin 'acceptare' (to take, receive).

accept one's fate

To come to terms with one's circumstances.

accept an invitation

To agree to attend an event.

accept no substitutes

To insist that nothing else will do.

acceptable

Considered satisfactory or permissible.

acceptance

The action of consenting to receive something offered.

acceptor

A person or thing that accepts.

To agree with someone's idea or opinion.

I'm down to accept that plan.

To let something slide or go.

I just accept it and move on.