Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for accept. Search instead for accip.
Definitions

accept

[ak-sept, ik-] / ækˈsɛpt, ɪk- /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Washington has said it won’t accept Iranian restrictions or tolling, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

"But as long as the products are good, one day people will accept and enjoy them."

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

Wade says students need to ask their preferred university how much time they have to accept the offer on results day as every university is different.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

More locals are willing to accept development, as long as it doesn’t overwhelm the quaintness of the city, apartment developer Tourtellote said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

But she was not going to accept the alternative from Anat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

With players such as two-time Ballon d'Or winner and fellow Spaniard Alexia Putellas arriving in the WSL, down the road at London City Lionesses, Caldentey accepts the league is getting tougher.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

December 22: China accepts its first new Boeing jet since 2019, a 787 Dreamliner.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Bespoke accepts that its baskets don’t include a large number of companies that are involved with robotics on Chinese, South Korean, or Japanese exchanges.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

One mind-bending startup accepts about 100 times fewer applicants than Harvard University.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

He offers Celia a packet, and she accepts it without reproaching him.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

"It's got to be accepted that continued work is needed to keep that animal on the planet."

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

In 2019, American Express bought Resy in part to court younger spenders and get its cards accepted by more restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The ongoing explosion of revival screenings in Los Angeles is an opportunity not just to revisit accepted classics, but also to give a spotlight to undersung oddball picks deserving of broader attention.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

In response to Wood's comments, the adjudicators said they fully accepted "the Eisteddfod's guidelines on respect".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The family was delighted by the visit and gladly accepted Simon as a local lad recommended by that clever young governess at Ashton Place who had worked such miracles with Lord Ashton’s wild wolf children.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

And even when it is offered, most refuse it as they see accepting it as giving recognition and legitimacy to the loss of what they see as their patrimony.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s financial statements show he has reported accepting honors gala tickets from CBS or its parent company eight times since his 2017 appointment to the commission, totaling over $75,000 in gifts.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

For the yen to materially strengthen over time, the BoJ and Japan’s government will need to make actual policy changes, including accepting higher domestic interest rates, Wall Street strategists said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Workers and their lawyers say the state rejects many claims for treatments after accepting an initial claim.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

When I got up in the afternoon there were some forms to sign about accepting my admission to Executive Pre-Professional and a physical to schedule—how glorious.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




Vocabulary lists containing accept


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training