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

At the end of the chain, oxygen accepts the electrons and, together with protons, becomes water. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

After the portal accepts your filing Use the portal’s search function to locate an existing notice and monitor your filing record. — Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

But critics have noted that trust has begun to erode as Michelin accepts cash in exchange for coverage, and accusations of AI use would further undermine the rigor and thoroughness on which Michelin has built its reputation. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Another assumption is that Warsh broadly accepts the FOMC's view of the economy. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

To honor her memory, FOBBV accepts donations to support its conservation efforts in the area. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Knowing how dire the situation is for his fellow countrymen is one reason Nazaryna accepts the discomfort of Shakhtar’s travel arrangements. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

All donations are tax-deductible and can be made through its online zakat-giving portal, which accepts recurring and one-time payments as high as $10,000 or amounts of one’s choosing. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Janet sacrifices her judgment of Martin and accepts his offering with an open heart. — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026