accept

US /əkˈsept/
UK /əkˈsept/
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1.

to receive something willingly

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

to agree to an offer or proposal

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

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

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