accept
/ækˈsɛpt/
verb
- To agree to take something that is offered or given.
- He accepted the gift with a warm smile.
- She decided to accept the job offer in New York.
- The charity will accept donations of food and clothing.
- To believe that something is true or valid.
- It took her a while to accept the fact that she had made a mistake.
- Scientists now accept that climate change is caused by human activity.
- The court accepted his testimony as evidence.
- To allow someone to join a group or become part of something.
- The club accepts new members every January.
- He was finally accepted by his peers after proving himself.
- The university accepted her application for the fall semester.
- To tolerate or endure a difficult situation without complaint.
- She learned to accept the long commute as part of her daily routine.
- He accepted the loss gracefully and moved on.
- We must accept the consequences of our actions.
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