A2verb 1K

Accept

🇬🇧 UK /["/əkˈsept/","/əkˈsepts/","/əkˈseptɪd/","/əkˈseptɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əkˈsept/","/əkˈsepts/","/əkˈseptɪd/","/əkˈseptɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Accept

to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.

In simple words: To agree to receive something or to believe it is true.

Accept in a sentence

• I am happy to accept your invitation to the party.
• He did not accept the terms of the contract.
• You need to accept that changes are sometimes necessary.
• She was eager to accept the award for her performance.
• I can only accept cash payments at this store.
• He found it hard to accept her decision to move away.
• The committee will accept applications until the end of the month.
• I hope you can accept my apology for being late.
• It’s important to accept responsibility for your actions.

How to use Accept

Used when someone agrees to something offered, like an invitation or a proposal. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts but may become less common in very informal speech.

Grammar pattern

accept + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'except' but with an 'A' for agreement; imagine saying yes to a gift.

Related words

Collocations with Accept

• eagerly
• gladly
• graciously
• be glad to
• be happy to
• be reluctant to
• from
• happily
• readily
• fully
• be happy to
• be prepared to
• be ready to
• be commonly accepted
• be generally accepted
• be universally accepted
• eagerly
• gladly
• graciously
• be glad to
• be happy to
• be reluctant to
• from
• happily
• readily
• fully
• be happy to
• be prepared to
• be ready to
• be commonly accepted
• be generally accepted
• be universally accepted
• happily
• readily
• fully
• be happy to
• be prepared to
• be ready to
• be commonly accepted
• be generally accepted
• be universally accepted

Synonyms for Accept

• receive
• embrace
• approve
• acknowledge
• consent

Opposites of Accept

• reject
• decline
• refuse

Common mistakes with Accept

• Confused with 'except' - remember 'accept' means to receive.
• Using 'accept' without an object - always specify what is being accepted.
• Mixing up 'accept' and 'admit' - 'accept' is about receiving, while 'admit' often implies recognition.

Frequently asked questions about Accept

What does Accept mean?

To agree to receive something or to believe it is true.

What is the definition of Accept?

to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.

How do you use Accept in a sentence?

I am happy to accept your invitation to the party.

Can you give another example of Accept?

He did not accept the terms of the contract.

What are synonyms for Accept?

Common alternatives include receive, embrace, approve, acknowledge, consent.

What is the opposite of Accept?

Opposite meanings include reject, decline, refuse.

What words go with Accept?

It commonly pairs with eagerly, gladly, graciously, be glad to, be happy to, be reluctant to, from, happily, readily, fully, be happy to, be prepared to, be ready to, be commonly accepted, be generally accepted, be universally accepted, eagerly, gladly, graciously, be glad to, be happy to, be reluctant to, from, happily, readily, fully, be happy to, be prepared to, be ready to, be commonly accepted, be generally accepted, be universally accepted, happily, readily, fully, be happy to, be prepared to, be ready to, be commonly accepted, be generally accepted, be universally accepted.

What are common mistakes when using Accept?

Confused with 'except' - remember 'accept' means to receive. Using 'accept' without an object - always specify what is being accepted. Mixing up 'accept' and 'admit' - 'accept' is about receiving, while 'admit' often implies recognition.

How do you pronounce Accept?

US: /["/əkˈsept/","/əkˈsepts/","/əkˈseptɪd/","/əkˈseptɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əkˈsept/","/əkˈsepts/","/əkˈseptɪd/","/əkˈseptɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Accept?

Used when someone agrees to something offered, like an invitation or a proposal. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts but may become less common in very informal speech.

What CEFR level is Accept?

"Accept" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.