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Synonyms & Similar Words
accommodating
approachable
broad-minded
charitable
condoning
cooperative
empathetic
flexible
forgiving
hospitable
inclusive
lenient
open-minded
permissive
receptive
tolerant
understanding
validating
warm
welcoming
agreeable
amenable
benevolent
conciliatory
congenial
considerate
cordial
courteous
genial
gracious
humane
kindly
liberal
mild
moderate
obliging
patient
sympathetic
unprejudiced
Meaning of Accepting
The primary meaning of "accepting" is being willing to tolerate or approve something, especially something that you do not like or agree with.
Definitions
- Willing to tolerate or approve something, especially something that you do not like or agree with
- * Willing to accept something, such as an offer or a proposal
- * Open-minded and willing to consider different ideas or opinions
Etymology of Accepting
The word "accepting" comes from the Old French word "accepter", which is derived from the Latin word "acceptare", meaning "to take or receive willingly"
The Latin word "acceptare" is a combination of "ac" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "ceptare" (meaning "to take"), which is related to the verb "capere" (meaning "to take" or "to seize")
The word "accepting" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of receiving or welcoming something willingly
Example Uses
- The company has an accepting attitude towards new ideas and is always looking for innovative solutions
- * She is very accepting of people from different cultures and backgrounds
- * The community is accepting of alternative lifestyles and promotes inclusivity and diversity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejecting
disapproving
intolerant
unsympathetic
unreceptive
unwelcoming
hostile
opposed
resistant
uncooperative
unyielding
stubborn
inflexible
close-minded
prejudiced
biased
discriminatory
exclusive
hostile
antagonistic
confrontational
aggressive
contentious