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Synonyms for accept
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : ak-sept |
| Phonetic Transcription : ækˈsɛpt |
Top 10 synonyms for accept Other synonyms for the word accept
- accede
- acquiesce
- acquire
- agree to
- approbate
- assent
- avow
- bear
- bear with
- bow
- capitulate
- check out
- concur with
- cooperate with
- countenance
- defer to
- don't make waves
- don't rock the boat
- endure
- fancy
- fit in
- gain
- get
- give stamp of approval
- give the go-ahead
- give the green light
- give the nod
- go along with
- go for
- hold
- hold with
- lap up
- like
- live with
- obtain
- okay
- play the game
- receive
- recognize
- relish
- respect
- rubber-stamp
- secure
- set store by
- sign
- sign off on
- sit still for
- stand
- stand for
- stomach
- submit to
- suffer
- swallow
- take
- take as gospel truth
- take on
- take one up on
- take stock in
- thumbs up
- tolerate
- trust
- undertake
- welcome
- yield to
Définition of accept
Origin :- late 14c., "to take what is offered," from Old French accepter (14c.) or directly from Latin acceptare "take or receive willingly," frequentative of accipere "receive," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + capere "to take" (see capable). Related: Accepted; accepting.
- verb receive something given physically
- verb allow into group
- verb believe the goodness, realness of something
- verb put up with
- verb receive by agreeing, consenting
- Accept them for a dowry; and allow me to claim one privilege in return.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Thank you, Robert; I will accept your gift with thanks on one condition.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- It had been folly enough while he believed that she stood ready to accept him and his wealth.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- The responsibilities of the position I feel, but accept them without fear.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- To accept their nomination and stand as a Rural District Councillor!
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- Mr. Chamberlain, who had asked for these safeguards, did not accept them.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- Also, as a rule, he was weak enough to accept a gift when the stranger parted.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- This is the eternal agreement, but an agreement of which we find it difficult to accept the terms.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- And now, may I have the honor of asking you to accept the escort of Mr. Cassidy to our gallery.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- And now that Miss Gregg has said she will accept me, it's really all over.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Antonyms for accept
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