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- pronunciation:
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sept
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
accepts, accepting, accepted |
| definition 1: |
to say yes when someone wants to give you something.
She accepted the job offer.He was happy to accept her gift.
- synonyms:
- receive
- antonyms:
- refuse, reject, resist
- similar words:
- adopt, assume, bear
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| definition 2: |
to allow someone to join a group or organization.
Two colleges accepted my son.- synonyms:
- admit
- antonyms:
- reject
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| related words: |
believe, pass, trust |
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| derivation: |
acceptor (n.) |
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