ACCEPT Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

verb

ik-ˈsept

Definition of accept

as in to have

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins

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as in to tolerate

to have a favorable opinion of her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family

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as in to believe

to regard as right or true refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things

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as in to assume

to take to or upon oneself accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations

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as in to endure

to put up with (something painful or difficult) he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint

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Recent Examples of accept Left unanswered, speculation often takes on a life of its own and can become accepted as truth simply through repetition. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 That scarcity mindset extends well beyond the romance, as the film’s various supporting characters broadly accept corporate manipulation and government overreach as unavoidable conditions of life. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 She was accepted into Stanford University’s doctoral program after graduating with honors from Bryn Mawr College, but stumbled into a long career as a newswoman. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 If the state Supreme Court declines to accept the case, then Welcome to Realty loses its right to own the house and must sell. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accept

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Goff noted that Kansas had a large pool of candidates for the position, including several individuals from pro sports franchises.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of have

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Heavy clay also holds onto moisture for an eternity, which many flowers and shrubs can’t tolerate.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, which grows best in cooler climates, but the butterflies can’t tolerate freezing temperatures.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of tolerate

Verb

If there was any question as to whether the front office believes this Cubs team can do damage in the postseason, their trade deadline moves should quell those thoughts.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Some believed Thomas County Central was as good or better than Class 7A Buford, the consensus national champion.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of believe

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Communication Problems Are Shaped By Expectations Most people assume searching a computer screen means looking everywhere.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
One of those 12 teams will assume the world championship from West Suburban LL, the 2025 champs who hailed from Johnstown, Penn.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of assume

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Designed as a retreat from the pace of daily life, the experience reflects Waldorf Astoria’s enduring commitment to intuitive service and personalized hospitality—anticipating guests’ needs while creating space for meaningful pause.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
On both, as ever, his illegible mumble suggests shame in his own voice, or even guilt about being here at all (some of his enduring illnesses relate to PTSD from cradling a dying friend in his lap after a gang attack as a teen).

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of endure

Verb

Stefan Rittner, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investors, said markets were more likely to accept measures that improve productivity, labor supply and long-term growth than spending aimed mainly at supporting consumption.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in ‌its latest defence white paper that arms production can support economic growth.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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Instead of diluting its elite credibility to reach a broader audience, the brand translated that credibility into environments where the average person could understand its every day relevance.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Even more unnerving than the sheer volume is how little the impact is understood and accounted for.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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