accept — to agree to receive or take something offered
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to agree to receive or take something offered
Pronunciation (IPA): /əkˈsept/
Example Sentences
- My cat refused to accept the new premium cat food and kept meowing for his old cheap kibble.
- I accept your apology, but I still can't accept that you ate my last slice of pizza.
- The university accepted her application for the scholarship program.
accept
VERB[/əkˈsept/]
to agree to receive or take something offered
The student happily accepted the award from the principal.
The company accepted her proposal and gave the project full support. (ACCESS + keep → to accept something is to allow it ACCESS into your decision, life, or system instead of rejecting it)
Once they accepted the situation, they adapted quickly and earned everyone’s respect.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'accipere', combining 'ad-' (to) and 'capere' (to take or seize). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century.
Breakdown
ac- (to) + -cept (take, from Latin capere) = accept (to take to oneself, to receive)
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📝Examples
“My cat refused to accept the new premium cat food and kept meowing for his old cheap kibble.”
“I accept your apology, but I still can't accept that you ate my last slice of pizza.”
“The university accepted her application for the scholarship program.”
“He had to accept the fact that his dancing skills were more like a robot having a malfunction.”
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