accepting
word · lemma: accept
/ækˈsɛptɪŋ/
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/ɐksˈɛptɪŋ/
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Definition
Being willing to receive or approve of new people, ideas, or situations. Describes someone who is open-minded and does not judge others quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as an adjective to describe people or attitudes. Common collocations: 'accepting of differences', 'an accepting community'. Often contrasts with 'judgmental' or 'close-minded'.
Spanish: tolerante - receptivo - que aceptaPortuguese (BR): tolerante - receptivo - que aceitaPortuguese (PT): tolerante - recetivo - que aceitaChinese (Simplified): 包容的 - 接受的Chinese (Traditional): 包容的 - 接受的Hindi: स्वीकार करनेवाला - सहिष्णुArabic: متقبل - متسامحBengali: সহনশীল - গ্রহণযোগ্য (মানসিকতা)Russian: принимающий - открытый (к новому)Japanese: 受け入れる姿勢のある - 寛容なVietnamese: cởi mở - bao dungKorean: 수용적인 - 포용적인Turkish: kabul edici - hoşgörülüUrdu: بردبار - قبول کرنے والاIndonesian: menerima - terbuka (pikiran)
Example Sentences
He is very accepting of people from different backgrounds.
basic
Her family is accepting of her choices.
basic
A good teacher should be accepting and patient.
basic
Our group is really accepting—everyone feels like they belong.
natural
It takes an accepting attitude to make new friends easily.
natural
She's very accepting of people’s differences, which makes her a great leader.
natural