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accettare
/at.t͡ʃetˈta.re/
to accept
Non posso accettare questa scusa.
I can't accept this excuse.
general
To agree to receive or take something offered; to consent to.
Ha accettato il regalo senza esitare.
He accepted the gift without hesitation.
Used for both physical items and abstract concepts (e.g., conditions, proposals).
general
To acknowledge or recognize something as valid or true.
Accetto le tue scuse.
I accept your apology.
Common in formal and informal contexts.
general
To endure or tolerate something unpleasant.
Non posso accettare questo comportamento.
I can't tolerate this behavior.
Often implies resignation or reluctant agreement.
Collocations
accettare una propostato accept a proposalaccettare un invitoto accept an invitationaccettare le condizionito accept the termsaccettare un'offertato accept an offer
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
The verb 'accettare' is often followed by 'di' + infinitive (e.g., 'accettare di fare qualcosa' = to accept to do something).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts (e.g., contracts, agreements), 'accettare' is preferred. In informal speech, 'prendere' (to take) may be used colloquially.
Word Origin
From Latin *acceptāre*, frequentative of *accipere* (to receive), from *ad-* (to) + *capere* (to take).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In legal or business settings, it often implies formal agreement.
Word Breakdown
ac-
prefix indicating direction or intensification
prefix-cett-
root from Latin 'capere' (to take)
root-are
infinitive verb ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese