Accepta (en. Accepted)

ak-sep-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Receive with consent.
He accepted the invitation to the party.
Il accepta l'invitation à la fête.
Admit an idea or opinion.
She accepted constructive criticism.
Elle accepta les critiques constructives.
Consent to something.
They accepted the terms of the contract.
Ils acceptèrent les conditions du contrat.

Etymology

From Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to receive, to welcome'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept the consequences
Acknowledge the impact of one's actions.
accepter les conséquences
accept an offer
Give one's agreement to a proposal.
accepter une offre
accept wholeheartedly
Receive something with joy.
accepter de bon cœur

Related Words

acceptance
The action of accepting something.
acceptation
acceptable
That can be accepted.
acceptable
accepted
That has been received or recognized.
accepté

Slang Meanings

Accept in a joking tone.
He made a joke and I accepted it lightly.
Il a fait une blague et j'ai accepté à la légère.
Accept without thinking too much.
I just accepted without asking any questions.
J'ai juste accepté sans me poser de questions.