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Meaning of Accept
The primary meaning of the word "accept" is to receive something willingly or to agree with something.
Definitions
- To receive something willingly or gladly
- * To agree with something or to believe it to be true
- * To accept a situation or a fact means to recognize it and deal with it in a practical way
Etymology of Accept
The word "accept" comes from the Old French word "accepter," which is derived from the Latin word "acceptare," meaning "to take or receive willingly"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of receiving or agreeing to something
Example Uses
- She accepted the job offer and started working the following week
- * He accepted the apology and forgave his friend
- * The company will accept applications until the end of the month