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- pronunciation:
 k
sept
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
accepts, accepting, accepted |
| definition 1: |
When you accept something from someone, it means that you take what they want to give you.
She was still a little angry, but she accepted the flowers from her boyfriend.My dad accepted a new job in California, so we're going to move.
- synonyms:
- receive, take
- antonyms:
- decline, refuse, reject, resist
- similar words:
- adopt, assume, bear, pocket
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| definition 2: |
When you accept something, it means that you say yes to it.
I was glad she accepted my invitation to the party.- antonyms:
- decline, refuse
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| definition 3: |
When you accept someone, it means that you let them into your group or your place.
She was kind of scared, but the kids at her new school accepted her right away.- synonyms:
- admit, receive
- antonyms:
- reject
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| definition 4: |
When you accept something, you agree with it or believe that it is true or correct.
The teacher accepted Noah's reason for not finishing his homework.- synonyms:
- believe
- antonyms:
- deny, doubt, question, reject
- similar words:
- admit, agree, assume, recognize, swallow
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| related words: |
approve, believe, believe in, greet, mind, pass, receive, tolerate, trust |
| derivation: |
acceptor (n.) |
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