accept

verb

ik-ˈsept How to pronounce accept (audio)
Definition of acceptnext
1
as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins

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2
as in to tolerate
to have a favorable opinion of her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family

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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things

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4
as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations

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5
as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult) he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint

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Recent Examples of accept In accepting their award on stage, each member of the court will be honored with a dedicated tribute. — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 The company began accepting submissions at a new European grading facility in Frankfurt, Germany, last month. — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Britain’s measures have also only recently been accepted, and their impact remains untested. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Alaska, for instance, accepts some ballots up to 15 days after the election and certification cannot be done before then. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accept
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accept
  1. have
  2. tolerate
  3. believe
  4. assume
  5. endure
  6. take
  7. support
  8. understand
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  • The former electronic music has roots in disco, dub reggae, hip-hop—traditions in which the DJ, in search of records fresher and wilder than those in rival crates, is a central figure, urging producers to new heights of ingenuity.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
  • That's why parties involved in elections have their own monitors, who have been trained as the feds have.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of have
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  • Voters who are feeling flush may be willing to tolerate a degree of self-dealing from politicians that becomes insupportable when grocery bills are high.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the new towers remain concrete structures, but they’re now typically clad in glass, metal or masonry, and the frame — while expressed — is generally whipped up into a more interesting confection than Mies would have tolerated.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of tolerate
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  • At its heart is a figure shaped like a mountain which is believed to be the god Yúcahu.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators believe Suarez, 28, was likely the victim of a random attack when she was stabbed in the neck on a bike trail along the Shore Parkway Greenway promenade off the Belt Parkway near Canton Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of believe
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  • One where experiential equity is built in from the beginning, where disabled fans are assumed to be an integral part of the audience, and where live music becomes more expansive.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of assuming that alien civilizations must communicate through elaborate messages, scientists could first look for signals whose patterns appear deliberately different from their natural surroundings.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of assume
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  • But up to this point, DIIV have endured—thrived, even—because of their refusal to capitulate to the industry winds that swirled around them.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The character introduced as youthful comic relief became an enduring piece of the series’ optimistic picture of the future.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of endure
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  • Allen took only two dribbles — one before midcourt and one after — gathered his feet, and pulled up from the left side of the arc.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Revell said that no arrests had yet been made, nor anyone taken into custody, but that police believed one shooter was involved.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of take
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  • More than 120 countries supported the resolution — only three voted against it — Argentina, Israel and the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The organizers included activist Amy Sousa and commentator Brandi Kruse, who previously helped organize rallies supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
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  • The findings could help scientists understand how electrons behave under intense electric fields and develop new ways to control electronic materials using light.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Most state lawmakers understand this, but some pivotal decisions are being made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
    — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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