Synonyms for

Accept

Verb / æˈksept / / ʌˈksept / Another word for accept — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to agree to take something that is offered

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

receive admit assent endorse accede

Informal

take go for say yes to okay

Literary

embrace welcome assent to

Antonyms

reject refuse decline disown deny spurn rebuff

Common collocations

  • accept an offer
  • accept responsibility
  • accept the consequences
  • accept a proposal
  • accept a gift
  • accept defeat
  • accept the terms
  • accept payment

Word family

noun acceptance
verb accept
adjective acceptable
adverb acceptably

Usage note

While 'accept' can mean to receive something willingly, it can also mean to agree to or approve of something. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning accurately.

Example sentences

  1. I will accept the invitation to the party.
  2. She will accept the job offer.
  3. He will accept the challenge to the game.
  4. They will accept the award for their hard work.
  5. The teacher will accept the late homework.

Quotes

  • Happiness can exist only in acceptance. - George Orwell
  • The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. - Nathaniel Branden
  • Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. - Carl Jung, Man and His Symbols

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