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Generally approved, believed, or recognized
“The widely accepted rule is that if your porch light is on, trick-or-treaters are welcome.”
Unequivocal, universally accepted or agreed upon
Acceptable or appropriate
Legally binding or recognized according to law
Being the authoritative or best source of, example of, or reference for
Accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof
Regarded by society to be good, proper or correct
(of a person) Liked or admired by the majority of people
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
Being well received by others
Being in a state of complete agreement or acceptance among two or more parties
Having proved its value or truth
Used or frequented often
Having been received, typically gladly
Not disguised, plainly visible
Firmly established and unlikely to change, especially of a habit or belief
Having been inducted or recruited as a member of a group
Having the relevant or required qualifications or skills
To have acknowledged, or conceded, the truth of
To have tolerated
“He had come to accept the fact that he would not get the promotion he desired.”
(took one's word) To have regarded as right or true
“Donald would accept Brett's explanation that he liked beer, but never misbehaved because of it.”
To have accepted
“James would accept his award as the league's Most Valuable Player while encouraging everyone to chase their dreams.”
(of news or an event) To have reacted in a specified way
To have understood or accepted the validity of
To have acted on an opportunity
To have allowed or had room for
To agree, concur, or accept the shared feelings, ideas, or opinions expressed by others
(of a job or task) Past tense for to agree to take responsibility of
“I have decided to accept the responsibility of driving this project to completion.”
(of an offer or proposal) Past tense for to answer in the affirmative
“Please accept our invitation to join us in our upcoming presentation on health and fitness.”
Past tense for to admit or welcome into a place or a group
“MENSA would accept Frank as a member in 2009, a decision many regarded as questionable, given his penchant for being irrational.”
(of a proposal) Past tense for to agree or consent to
“Harvey refused to accept Rose's suggestion that they should just be friends and paid the price for it.”
An expression of agreement
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