accept
/əkˈsɛpt/to receive something willingly or agree to something
He accepted the gift graciously.
He received the gift politely and thanked the giver.
The company accepted the terms of the contract.
The company agreed to the conditions in the contract.
Can be used for physical objects, ideas, or conditions.
to admit or acknowledge something as true or valid
The court accepted the evidence presented by the defense.
The court recognized the evidence as valid and considered it in the case.
Often used in legal or formal contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
'Accept' is often followed by 'to' (accept to a job) or 'of' (accept of a challenge).
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'accept' is often used with 'to' or 'of' (e.g., 'accept to a position'). In informal contexts, it can be used without a preposition (e.g., 'accept the offer').
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'accepten', from Latin 'acceptare' (to receive), from 'ad-' (to) + 'capere' (to take).
📝Usage Notes
Can be followed by direct or indirect objects. Often used with 'to' or 'of' in formal contexts.