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Meaning of accept
to receive something willingly or to agree with something
Etymology of accept
The word "accept" comes from the Latin "acceptare," which means "to take or receive something willingly"
This Latin term is a combination of "ac" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "ceptare" (meaning "to take"), derived from "capere" (meaning "to take")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of receiving or agreeing to something
Synonyms
Definitions
- to willingly receive something offered, given, or done
- * to agree with or recognize something as true, valid, or legitimate
- * to endure or tolerate something unpleasant or unwelcome
Usage Examples
- She accepted the job offer and started working the following week
- * He accepted the apology and forgave his friend
- * The company will accept applications until the end of the month