acceptive

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"For them, e-books are more normal, once they start moving up into higher-ed, they'll be more acceptive of it."

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2010

O Jupiter! captain, he shall have them now, presently:— Please you to be acceptive, young gentleman.

From The Poetaster by Jonson, Ben

One must have the receptive and acceptive spirit.

From The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter by James, George Wharton

Mrs. McKay rapidly reads it as Uncle Jack is bestowing bags and bundles in the omnibus and feeing the acceptive porter, who now rushes back to the boat in the nick of time.

From Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier by King, Charles

Adaptive Indian, Catholic Mexican, acceptive dragoon, one and all respected and believed in it.

From Marion's Faith. by King, Charles