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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of accepting what is offered or given.
His acceptance of the job offer surprised me.- similar words:
- receipt, reception
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| definition 2: |
the state of being accepted by others; approval.
The new law finally gained the public's acceptance.- synonyms:
- approval, consent
- antonyms:
- spurn
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, admission, admittance, approbation, credit, endorsement, favor, recognition, sanction
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| definition 3: |
the state of believing in or willingly accepting something unavoidable.
They learned acceptance of their position in society.- synonyms:
- belief, resignation, tolerance, toleration
- similar words:
- assent, credence
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| definition 4: |
the act of adopting a belief, doctrine, or theory.
His acceptance of another religion was a shock to his family.- antonyms:
- denial
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| related words: |
affirmation, belonging, compliance, embrace, passage, take |
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