Accept as Meaning in English
expression
ækˈsɛpt/, /əkˈsɛpt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
uk-SEPT az, ak-SEPT az, uh-SEPT ez
ɐksˈɛpt/ /ˈæs
uk-SEPT az, ak-SEPT az
Definition
To agree that someone or something is in a particular role, category, or identity.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, often used to indicate recognizing someone in a particular status: 'accept as a member', 'accept as true'. Not the same as simply 'accept'; it always involves a specific role or definition.
Spanish: aceptar comoPortuguese (BR): aceitar comoPortuguese (PT): aceitar comoChinese (Simplified): 接受为Chinese (Traditional): 接受為Hindi: के रूप में स्वीकार करनाArabic: يقبل كـBengali: হিসেবে গ্রহণ করাRussian: принять какJapanese: ～として受け入れるVietnamese: chấp nhận nhưKorean: ~로 받아들이다Turkish: olarak kabul etmekUrdu: کے طور پر قبول کرناIndonesian: menerima sebagai
Example Sentences
They accept her as their leader.
basic
We accept this story as true.
basic
The teacher accepted me as a student in the class.
basic
People finally accepted him as part of the team after he proved himself.
natural
It took years before the village accepted her as a local.
natural
Don’t accept it as normal just because everyone else does.
natural