Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Accept.
How to pronounce accept:
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Accept - as a verb
Consider or hold as true
Example: "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
acknowledge22know11recognise12recognize21
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adopt8embrace13espouse9sweep upbelieve12receive12approbate15reconcile13resign7submit10acknowledge22take a bowabide byhonor8honour9observe12respect11
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
reject15Receive willingly something given or offered
Example: "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have10take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
refuse9Give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Example: "I cannot accept your invitation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consent9go forHypernyms (Closely Related)
react7respond10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
give8agree6settle6contract in
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allow8countenance15let3permit10buckle undergive inknuckle undersuccumb15yield9take in chargeundertake14
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
refuse9React favorably to; consider right and proper
Example: "People did not accept atonal music at that time"
Admit into a group or community
Example: "Accept students for graduate study"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
admit8take8take onHypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12have10take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Example: "I'll accept the charges"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assume8bear6take overHypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tolerate or accommodate oneself to
Example: "I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
live withswallow13Be designed to hold or take
Example: "This surface will not take the dye"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take8Receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
Make use of or accept for some purpose
Example: "Take a risk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
Example: "The cow accepted the bull"
Accept - as an adjective
Accepted.
Example Sentences
"She accepted the job offer without hesitation."
"I cannot accept this apology as sincere."
"He gladly accepted the trophy on behalf of his team."
"The store will not accept returns without a receipt."
"She accepted his invitation to the party."
Word Game Points
Is ACCEPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accept is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACCEPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ACCEPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accept is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACCEPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ACCEPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accept is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACCEPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.