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Meaning of the word accept in English

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accept

US /əkˈsept/
UK /əkˈsept/
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Verb

1.

to receive something willingly

Example:
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She accepted the gift with a smile.
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I accept your apology.
Synonym:
receivetakeadmitagree to
Synonym:
rejectrefusedecline
2.

to agree to an offer or proposal

Example:
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Did they accept your offer?
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We decided to accept the terms of the contract.
Synonym:
agree toconsent toassent to
Synonym:
rejectrefusedecline
3.

to believe or come to recognize (a fact or explanation) as valid or correct

Example:
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It's hard to accept that he's gone.
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You need to accept the truth.
Synonym:
acknowledgerecognizeadmitconcede
Synonym:
denydisbelievereject
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acceptanceacceptableacceptably