Accept
/əkˈsept/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
take or receive (something offered).
/əkˈsept/
verbneutralBeginner
General
receive (something offered)
She accepted the award gracefully.
💡 Simply: get something offered
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He doesn't accept criticism well.
How It's Used
General
"He finally accepted my invitation to dinner."
2
to consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
/əkˈsept/
verbneutralIntermediate
General
agree to do something
The company accepted the challenge to create a new product.
💡 Simply: say yes to doing something
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She accepted the blame for the mistake.
How It's Used
General
"They accepted his proposal."
Tip:Imagine accepting a job offer.
From Latin 'accipere' meaning 'to take, receive' with influences from Old French 'acceptier' and Middle English 'accepten'.
Historically, 'accept' has often been used in legal and religious texts.
Memory tip
Imagine receiving a gift you like.
Practice
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