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acceptance noun [ əkˈsɛpt(ə)ns ]

• the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.
• "charges involving the acceptance of bribes"
Similar: receipt, receiving, taking, obtaining, acquiring, undertaking, taking on, assumption, tackling, yes, affirmative reply, affirmation, confirmation, ratification,
• the process or fact of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable.
• "you must wait for acceptance into the village"
Similar: welcome, welcoming, favourable reception, embracing, embrace, approval, adoption, integration,
• agreement with or belief in an idea or explanation.
• "acceptance of the teaching of the Church"
Similar: credence (in), belief (in), trust (in), confidence (in), faith (in), reliance (on), dependence (on), traction, swallowing,
Origin: mid 16th century: from Old French, from accepter (see accept).


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