acceptance

word

/ækˈsɛptəns/
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/ɐksˈɛptəns/
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Definition

The act of agreeing to or receiving something willingly, or the state of being approved or included. It can refer to accepting ideas, people, or situations.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal and informal contexts. Typical collocations: 'acceptance letter', 'social acceptance', 'acceptance of responsibility'. Not to be confused with 'agreement', which is a mutual decision, while 'acceptance' often involves one party.

Example Sentences

Her acceptance into the university made her family very proud.

basic

Social acceptance is important for many teenagers.

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He waited for the acceptance of his job application.

basic

True acceptance takes time, not just a few kind words.

natural

Sometimes, acceptance means letting go of what you can't change.

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The company's acceptance of new ideas helped it grow quickly.

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