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verb (1)

ik-ˈsept

Definition of accept

as in to have

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins

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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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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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as in to assume

to take to or upon oneself accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations

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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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accepting

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adjective

as in believing

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as in approving

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as in resigned

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accepting

3 of 3

verb (2)

present participle of accept

as in having

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins

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as in tolerating

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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as in taking

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

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as in assuming

to take to or upon oneself accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations

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as in handling

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

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But why do these CEOs, who are presumably wealthy enough to never work again, accept a grueling new assignment in their sixth or seventh decades? — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Comments were accepted online only and public participation cut from 90 days to 10. — Will Pattiz, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Go back to a less accepting time in the UK. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Researchers and clinicians are more accepting of the idea that the common understanding of PCOS is misguided. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026

Verb

Some, like Ghana and Sierra Leone, are accepting deportees from their regions — in this case West Africa. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 At a Sunday rally in Georgia, Ossoff needled Trump for accepting a new Air Force One plane from the autocratic monarchy of Qatar and for reportedly hiding in a catering truck to switch to a different plane in Turkey last month. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accept

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Mayer didn’t have that opportunity in the majors, spending chunks of time at second (53 games), third (39) and shortstop (26).

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The neighborhood The island of Sveti Klement has no roads or cars, just a couple of tractors and a golf buggy to add to the pleasant feeling of being in your hideaway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of have

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Although the supplements are generally well tolerated, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to ferns, or are taking other medications—particularly immune-modulating ones—may not be good candidates, Nazarian said.

— Kristen Fischer, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026
Those with sensitive skin should proceed with caution when using the two ingredients together, as the combination may be too much for their skin to tolerate.

— Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerate

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New figures show nearly two-thirds believe AI heightens the need for human discussion, a figure that jumps to 82% for critical decisions.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Only Brentford’s Michael Kayode (164) sent more long throws into the penalty area than Ampadu (135) last season, but Brenden Aaronson believes his captain is looking even more dangerous.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of believe

Verb

Taylor has quickly assumed a leadership role, with her coach using her as an example of expectations.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Most of the people who are found dead there every year are assumed to be migrants, Hess says, because of the desert’s location on the southern border.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of assume

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Cedars-Sinai apologized for any inconvenience Marina del Rey residents endured after the hospital's construction project caused a putrid odor to spread through the coastal neighborhood.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Iran still strikes at tankers, and expects some form of control over the strait to endure even after a diplomatic settlement.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of endure

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Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could be key for prosecutors seeking the death penalty — or for his attorneys in taking that punishment off the table.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Their concepts are travel-based, with their album like a travel brochure that takes fans and listeners on a trip.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of take

Verb

That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The distinctive frame already resembles the aircraft that will eventually soar through Titan’s dense orange skies, complete with landing skids, support arms for its eight rotors and the housing for its nuclear power system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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Three-dimensional geological modelling has improved the ability to understand how a mineral system is shaped at depth.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The challenge is not simply understanding asset allocation theory but also selecting managers, accessing differentiated opportunities and integrating them into a broader portfolio.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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