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: one that accepts
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Examples of accepter in a Sentence

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Some award accepters kept things briefer than others. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, variant of acceptour acceptor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of accepter was in the 15th century

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“Accepter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accepter. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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