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To receive something willingly or agree to something offered
She accepted the gift with a smile.
He accepted the job offer immediately.
Often used with 'to' or 'as' (e.g., 'accept to do something', 'accept as true')
To admit or agree to the truth or existence of something
He finally accepted his mistake.
The court accepted the evidence as valid.
Remember that 'accept' is often followed by 'to' (e.g., 'accept to attend') or 'as' (e.g., 'accept as true').
In formal contexts, 'accept' is preferred over 'receive' when referring to agreements or offers.
From Middle English 'accepten', from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to receive willingly'
Can be followed by a direct object (e.g., 'accept a gift') or a 'to' infinitive (e.g., 'accept to help').