Word ACCEPT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

accept

🇺🇸 [əkˈsɛpt]

Meanings

To accept means to willingly receive or take something that is offered, to agree to an idea or proposal, or to recognize someone or something as valid or suitable. This can refer to both tangible items and abstract concepts like responsibilities, ideas, or outcomes.

Examples

• She decided to accept the job offer.
• Will you accept my apology?
• He had to accept the fact that things had changed.

Synonyms

receive • embrace • admit

Antonyms

reject • refuse • decline