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accept

[ak-sept, ik-] / ækˈsɛpt, ɪk- /
VERB
receive something given physically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get obtain take welcome
STRONG
acquire gain secure
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose misunderstand reject
STRONG
forfeit
WEAK
blackball decline demur deny disagree disallow discard dispute refuse renounce repudiate
VERB
allow into group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit receive welcome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject turn away
WEAK
blackball decline demur deny disagree disallow discard dispute refuse renounce repudiate
VERB
believe the goodness, realness of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge affirm approve buy favor hold recognize trust
STRONG
approbate countenance fancy like relish swallow
WEAK
go for hold with take as gospel truth take stock in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove disbelieve refuse
STRONG
dislike hate
WEAK
blackball decline demur deny disagree disallow discard dispute reject renounce repudiate
VERB
put up with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge agree recognize respect take tolerate
STRONG
acquiesce assent bear bow capitulate endure stand stomach suffer swallow
WEAK
bear with defer to don't make waves don't rock the boat fit in go along with live with play the game sit still for stand for submit to yield to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
contradict disallow disapprove misunderstand refuse stop
STRONG
defend disagree dissent fight reject
WEAK
blackball decline demur deny discard dispute renounce repudiate
VERB
receive by agreeing, consenting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge admit adopt affirm approve assume buy comply recognize sign undertake
STRONG
accede acquiesce assent avow bear okay
WEAK
agree to check out concur with cooperate with give stamp of approval give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod go for lap up rubber-stamp set store by sign off on take on take one up on thumbs-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disapprove oppose refuse reject repudiate
STRONG
condemn disagree dissent protest
WEAK
blackball decline demur disallow discard dispute renounce

Example Sentences

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Or stay nicely comfortable, collect the pension and accept that I’m not really building toward anything?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“Rumanes was, simply put, promised one job and forced to accept another. And then he was cut loose for insisting on doing that lesser job with integrity and honesty,” according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The government will now consider the recommendations before deciding whether to accept any.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"They've got us cornered because they tell us: if you don’t accept the repatriation programme, you'll be stuck in a mess here in Congo," said Gabriela, visibly upset.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

I think of Asase’s speech about my refusal to accept my grief possibly endangering the world … just like Nansi.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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