acceptance — the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˈseptəns/
Example Sentences
- The pizza's acceptance among health-conscious people was surprisingly high after they added kale toppings.
- Her acceptance of the job offer came with mixed feelings.
- The cat's acceptance of the new dog was marked by a single dignified nod.
acceptance
NOUN[/ækˈseptəns/]
the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable
She finally accepted the truth — even though it hurt more than denial.
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)
Take a chance to dance, and find acceptance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'acceptance' meaning the action of accepting, derived from Latin 'acceptare' (to receive willingly), which comes from 'ad-' (to) + 'capere' (to take).
Breakdown
ac- (to) + cept (take) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or action) = acceptance
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza's acceptance among health-conscious people was surprisingly high after they added kale toppings.”
“Her acceptance of the job offer came with mixed feelings.”
“The cat's acceptance of the new dog was marked by a single dignified nod.”
“The university's acceptance criteria have become more competitive.”
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