Word
acceptance
Meanings
agreement to receive or take something that is offered, or to accept a request, proposal, or responsibility
the act of acknowledging a situation or fact as real, even if it is not ideal
approval, inclusion, or being welcomed by other people or a group
Definition
Acceptance is the act of agreeing to take or receive something, or recognizing something as true or reasonable.
Acceptance refers to saying yes to an offer, proposal, or responsibility, often in a formal way. It can also mean acknowledging a fact, situation, or difference without trying to deny it. In social contexts, it may describe approval and inclusion from other people. The meaning is usually clear from context: either agreement, acknowledgment, or social approval.
Examples
- My acceptance of the promotion depended on whether the role allowed flexible hours.
- Your acceptance of the invitation made the whole team’s planning much easier.
- His acceptance of the feedback was impressive; he asked questions instead of getting defensive.
- Her acceptance of the outcome came slowly, but she eventually refocused on what she could change.
- Their acceptance of the new colleague was immediate, and the atmosphere shifted noticeably.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse acceptance (agreeing or acknowledging) with exceptance, which is not a standard English word.
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