acceptance
noun
Simple meaning
Taking something that is offered.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
aksehptuhnsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ækˈsɛptəns
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of taking something that is offered
“Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him.”
The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
The state of being acceptable and accepted
“Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club.”
The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Belief in something; agreement, assent.
The usual or accepted meaning of a word or expression.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of taking something that is offered
This "acceptance" is often about receiving something physical or an offer. It's more formal than just 'taking' and often implies consent or agreement. Think of it as welcoming something into your possession or life.
“Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Formal paperwork
“We received your acceptance of the job offer.”
Everyday transactions
“The package required the acceptance of the recipient.”
Event planning
“Please indicate your acceptance by May 1st.”
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “acceptance of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: acceptance of …
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How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Takingnoun
“Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him.”
Acceptablenoun
“Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club.”
More ways to use acceptance
- “Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club.”noun
- “Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him.”noun
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
In the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated.
Worthy of acceptance or satisfactory.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A statistical procedure for accepting or rejecting a batch of merchandise or documents.
Banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank.
An acceptance of yourself as you are, warts and all.
A bill of exchange for a specific purchase.
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