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accept

[ak-sept, ik-] / ækˈsɛpt, ɪk- /






Example Sentences

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We didn’t accept the gift and had to pass on the property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Their response made us feel like we couldn’t accept the money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“My sense is that people in our country are willing to make sacrifices and accept change,” Mr. Klingbeil said last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"What the 14th Amendment did was accept that tradition and not attempt to put any limitations on it. That was the clear rationale," Kagan said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

My dad is going to say to apologize or else, and Brandon’s will say to accept it or else.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila