accept
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈsɛpt/
KK: /əkˈsɛpt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To receive something willingly or with approval, often used when talking about accepting an offer or idea.
Example
She decided to accept the invitation to the party.
Tense Forms
Past: accepted
Past Participle: accepted
Conversation
Did you hear back from the job you applied for?
Yeah, they said they would accept my application soon.
That's awesome! I hope you get the position.
Thanks! I really accept the challenge if I get it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
receive
welcome
embrace
Antonyms
reject
refuse
decline
transitive verb
Definition
To receive something willingly, to agree to take or allow something, or to admit someone into a group or organization.
Example
She decided to accept the job offer after careful consideration.
Tense Forms
Past: accepted
Past Participle: accepted
Conversation
Did you hear if they will accept new members in the hiking club?
I think they will; they just posted about it online.
That's great! I really want to accept the invitation to join.
Root Explanation
Accept → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "capere" (meaning to take). The word "accept" means to take something offered or to agree to receive it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking' something 'to' you — 'ad-' means to, and 'capere' means to take.
Visually Confused Words
unaccept
preaccept