Accept vs Admit vs Embrace vs Receive vs Take him in

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Accept

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb

Admit

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1verb

Embrace

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Receive

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb

Take him in

Top 2000 (comum)
 AcceptAdmitEmbraceReceiveTake him in
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əkˈsept/","/əkˈsepts/","/əkˈseptɪd/","/əkˈseptɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əkˈsept/","/əkˈsepts/","/əkˈseptɪd/","/əkˈseptɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //ɪmˈbreɪs//🇺🇸 //ɪmˈbreɪs//🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈsiːv/","/rɪˈsiːvz/","/rɪˈsiːvd/","/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈsiːv/","/rɪˈsiːvz/","/rɪˈsiːvd/","/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //teɪk hɪm ɪn//🇺🇸 //teɪk hɪm ɪn//
SignificadoConcordar em receber algo ou acreditar que é verdade.To agree to receive something or to believe it is true.Dizer que algo é verdade, especialmente algo que você quer manter em segredo.To say that something is true, especially something you want to keep secret.Dar um abraço ou aceitar algo com alegria.To hug or accept something with happiness.to get something from someoneto get something from someoneTo accept someone into your home or group.
ExemploI am happy to accept your invitation to the party.She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision.She decided to embrace the changes at work.I was excited to receive the package in the mail yesterday.After the storm, we decided to take him in until he could get back on his feet.
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Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2B1B1A2-
Classe gramaticalverbverbnounverb
Colocaçõeseagerly, 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 acceptedfreely, readily, frankly, be forced to, have to, must, to, I don’t mind admitting, freely, readily, frankly, be forced to, have to, must, to, I don’t mind admittingembrace change, embrace diversity, embrace new ideasregularly, automatically, currently, be entitled to, expect to, from, send and receive, transmit and receive, enthusiastically, favourably/​favorably, warmly, with, regularly, automatically, currently, be entitled to, expect to, from, send and receive, transmit and receive, regularly, automatically, currently, be entitled to, expect to, from, send and receive, transmit and receivetake in a guest, take him in warmly, take her in without hesitation
Antônimosreject, decline, refusedeny, refusereject, refuse, shungive, send, offer-
Erros comunsConfused 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.Confused with 'admit' vs 'accept' - they have different meanings., Using 'admit' without an object, e.g., saying 'I admit' without specifying what., Incorrectly using 'admit to' with a noun, instead of 'admit' with a clause.Confusing with 'hug' when referring to physical embrace only., Using inappropriately in formal contexts when referring to ideas casually., Mixing up with 'accept' - 'embrace' implies enthusiasm or warmth.Confusing 'receive' with 'recieve' — the correct spelling has 'ie', 'Receive' is not used with 'to' — say 'receive a gift' not 'receive to a gift', Using 'receiving' as a noun — remember it's a verb or part of a verb phraseConfusing with 'take in' which means to absorb information., Incorrectly using past tense without 'him' (e.g., 'took him in').
Notas de usoUsado quando alguém concorda com algo oferecido, como um convite ou uma proposta. É apropriado em contextos formais e casuais, mas pode se tornar menos comum em conversas muito informais.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.Use em contextos onde alguém está confessando ou reconhecendo algo. É adequado tanto em cenários pessoais quanto formais. Evite em conversas muito casuais onde palavras mais simples podem ser suficientes.Use in contexts where someone is confessing or acknowledging something. It's suitable in both personal and formal scenarios. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words might suffice.Use 'embrace' para expressar aceitação ou apoio a ideias, sentimentos ou gestos físicos. É adequado para contextos formais e informais, mas pode soar mais emocional ou poético em algumas situações.Use 'embrace' to express acceptance or support of ideas, feelings or physical gestures. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but may sound more emotional or poetic in some situations.Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Can be used in formal contexts, such as receiving awards, or informal situations like receiving a text message. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'get' might fit better.Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Can be used in formal contexts, such as receiving awards, or informal situations like receiving a text message. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'get' might fit better.Used in informal contexts to describe accepting someone. Not appropriate in formal situations.

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Perguntas frequentes: Accept vs Admit vs Embrace vs Receive vs Take him in

Qual é a diferença entre Accept, Admit, Embrace, Receive e Take him in?

Accept: To agree to receive something or to believe it is true. Admit: To say that something is true, especially something you want to keep secret. Embrace: To hug or accept something with happiness. Receive: to get something from someone Take him in: To accept someone into your home or group.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Accept: I am happy to accept your invitation to the party. Admit: She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision. Embrace: She decided to embrace the changes at work. Receive: I was excited to receive the package in the mail yesterday. Take him in: After the storm, we decided to take him in until he could get back on his feet.

Posso usar Accept, Admit, Embrace, Receive e Take him in de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Accept, Admit, Embrace, Receive e Take him in são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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