Definition of accept

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  • accept is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • accept is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • accept is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of accept

  • give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to (verb)

    Examples

    1. I cannot accept your invitation

    Synonyms

    1. consent
    2. go for
  • be designed to hold or take (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. take
  • tolerate or accommodate oneself to (verb)

    Examples

    1. I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions

    Synonyms

    1. live with
    2. swallow
  • admit into a group or community (verb)

    Examples

    1. accept students for graduate study

    Synonyms

    1. admit
    2. take
    3. take on
  • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person (verb)

    Examples

    1. I'll accept the charges

    Synonyms

    1. assume
    2. bear
    3. take over
  • make use of or accept for some purpose (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. take
  • receive willingly something given or offered (verb)

    Examples

    1. Please accept my present

    Synonyms

    1. have
    2. take
  • be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal (verb)

    Examples

    1. The cow accepted the bull
  • consider or hold as true (verb)

    Examples

    1. I cannot accept the dogma of this church
    2. accept an argument
  • react favorably to; consider right and proper (verb)

    Examples

    1. People did not accept atonal music at that time
    2. We accept the idea of universal health care
  • receive (a report) officially, as from a committee (verb)

See definition of accept in Merriam Webster