accept

UK
/əkˈsɛpt/
US
/əkˈsɛpt/

Translations

acceptverb
accepted
Past Simple
accepted
Past Participle
accepting
Gerund
UK
/əkˈsɛpt/
US
/əkˈsɛpt/
accepterau sens d'accepter une réalité difficile
They had to accept the harsh reality of the situation.
Ils ont dû accepter la dure réalité de la situation.
He accepted the invitation to the wedding.
Il a accepté l'invitation au mariage.
The committee accepted the revised proposal.
Le comité a accepté la proposition révisée.
She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
Elle a accepté l'offre d'emploi sans hésiter.
accepterau sens de tenir pour vrai ou valable
He accepted the explanation given by the teacher.
Il a accepté l'explication donnée par le professeur.
Additional translations
supporterau sens d'endurer une situation difficile
admettreau sens de reconnaître comme vrai ou correct
acceptersens juridique et financier

Definitions

acceptverb
To consent to receive or undertake something offered.
She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
To believe or come to recognize as valid or correct.
He accepted the explanation given by the teacher.
To endure or tolerate a difficult situation or condition.
They had to accept the harsh reality of the situation.
To agree to a proposal or request.
He accepted the invitation to the wedding.
To receive something as adequate or satisfactory.
The committee accepted the revised proposal.
To acknowledge a draft or bill of exchange by signing, thereby assuming liability for its payment when due.
The bank accepted the bill of exchange, making itself responsible for payment.