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acceptance
the act of taking something that is offered
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- CCEPTANC
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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noun
the act of taking something that is offered
“her acceptance of the gift encouraged him”
noun
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
“its adoption by society”
noun
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
“all people should practice toleration and live together in peace”
noun
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
“he gave credence to the gossip”
noun
(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
noun
a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
noun
the state of being acceptable and accepted
“torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club”
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Example Sentences
her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
he anticipated their acceptance of his offer
its adoption by society
the proposal found wide acceptance
all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
he gave credence to the gossip
acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
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