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acceptance

[ak-sep-tuhns, ik-] / ækˈsɛp təns, ɪk- /
NOUN
agreement, taking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledgment admission approval compliance consent cooperation recognition
STRONG
acquiring assent getting go ahead nod okay permission receipt reception undertaking yes
WEAK
accepting gaining green light obtaining receiving securing taking on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement disapproval dissension opposition refusal
STRONG
veto
WEAK
disbelief dissent
NOUN
belief in goodness of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accession acknowledgment admission adoption affirmation agreement approval concession recognition
STRONG
acquiescence approbation assent concurrence favor
WEAK
accedence seal of approval
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal rejection repudiation
WEAK
disbelief dissent

Example Sentences

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This approach makes it possible to evaluate psychological responses, user acceptance, and design considerations early in development.

From Science Daily

“I’m racing for an American people who stand for love, for acceptance, for compassion, honesty and respect for others,” cross country skier Jessie Diggins wrote.

From Salon

Merlin will continue using its existing RAP criteria, including acceptance of the Access Card "crowd" symbol as it currently operates.

From BBC

Brand acceptance of Chinese EV marques also strengthened, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still the journey to today's acceptance has been deeply traumatic.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.