Synonyms of accepts

accepts

verb

present tense third-person singular of accept

1

as in has

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly

some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• has
• takes
• adopts
• confirms
• ratifies
• welcomes
• tolerates
• consents (to)
• embraces
• stands
• concedes (to)
• supports
• accedes (to)
• submits (to)
• assents (to)
• warrants
• endures
• sustains
• yields (to)
• succumbs (to)
• surrenders (to)
• sanctions
• swallows
• bows (to)
• gives in (to)
• acquiesces (to)
• abides
• sticks out
• shoulders
• capitulates (to)
• OKs
• brooks
• countenances
• sweats out
• bears
• stomachs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• denies
• disapproves
• declines
• opposes
• disallows
• vetoes
• resists
• objects (to)
• turns down
• spurns
• protests
• negatives
• withstands
• dissents (to)
• fights
• combats
• contests
• holds off

2

as in tolerates

to have a favorable opinion of

her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tolerates
• supports
• favors
• enjoys
• approves (of)
• applauds
• likes
• subscribes (to)
• goes for
• holds with
• cares (for)
• recommends
• sustains
• countenances
• upholds
• salutes
• praises
• OKs
• takes kindly to
• lauds
• endures
• commends
• concurs (in)
• stands by
• acclaims
• consents (to)
• backs (up)
• assents (to)
• bears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• criticizes
• denounces
• condemns
• disapproves (of)
• disfavors
• deprecates
• disparages
• frowns (on or upon)
• depreciates
• hates
• damns
• censures
• dislikes
• opposes
• detests
• loathes
• minds
• discountenances
• reprehends
• objects (to)
• reprobates
• blacklists
• dissents (from)

3

as in believes

to regard as right or true

refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things

Synonyms & Similar Words

• believes
• takes
• understands
• buys
• trusts
• swallows
• credits
• assumes
• presumes
• accounts
• sets store by
• supposes
• infers
• deduces
• accredits
• concludes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejects
• disbelieves
• discredits
• suspects
• doubts
• distrusts
• questions
• challenges
• mistrusts
• disputes
• misdoubts

4

as in assumes

to take to or upon oneself

accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assumes
• shoulders
• undertakes
• bears
• embraces
• adopts
• takes over
• endorses
• supports
• agrees
• acquiesces
• upholds
• accedes
• espouses
• consents
• assents
• advocates
• backs
• stands by
• takes up
• champions
• reassumes
• reaccepts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates
• rejects
• refuses
• disclaims
• disavows
• withdraws
• renounces
• disowns
• retracts
• spurns
• abjures
• declines
• recants
• avoids
• takes back
• turns down
• bypasses
• abandons
• refrains (from)
• relinquishes
• abstains (from)
• forsakes
• surrenders
• unsays
• gives up
• detours
• backtracks
• backs off
• forbears
• backs down
• abnegates

5

as in stands

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tolerates
• stands
• endures
• handles
• takes
• sustains
• bears
• absorbs
• supports
• meets
• wears
• swallows
• abides
• stands for
• sticks out
• bides
• goes
• lives with
• countenances
• brooks
• lumps (it)
• suffers
• hacks
• pockets
• stomachs
• sweats out
• allows
• permits
• toughs it out
• acquiesces
• respects
• reconciles (to)
• capitulates
• agrees (with or to)
• submits (to)
• yields (to)
• consents (to)
• assents (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• repudiates
• declines
• opposes
• resists
• spurns
• avoids
• turns down
• escapes
• fights
• misses
• combats
• contests
• evades
• eludes
• bypasses
• circumvents
• dodges
• refrains (from)
• abstains (from)
• forbears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accepts

The remarks came days after Araghchi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks within seven days if Washington accepts Iran’s terms. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

The High Court accepts only about 10% of applications for leave to appeal. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Taylor Swift accepts the Artist Director Honor onstage during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Check what your local program accepts and follow its preparation instructions. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

ParlayPlay Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payouts ParlayPlay accepts standard deposit methods including major debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and online bank transfers. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

That boyish man is Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who accepts a job that will take him outside his normal route to Raccoon City, which unbeknownst to him has become overrun by monsters. — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Windows also accepts a PIN, which is more convenient than a full password. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Instead, this perspective accepts environmental degradation as a sign that Jesus will soon return to Earth. — Sydney Giacalone, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026