acceptance
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for acceptance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use acceptance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From accept plus the noun-forming suffix -ance, influenced by French acceptance.
Full origin of acceptance →Frequently asked questions
What does “acceptance” mean?
The word “acceptance” means the act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something. In plain terms, the act or feeling of being approved, welcomed, or agreed to.
How do you pronounce “acceptance”?
“Acceptance” is pronounced uhk-SEHP-tuhns (/əkˈsɛp.təns/ in IPA).
How do you use “acceptance” in a sentence?
Here is “acceptance” used in a sentence: “She received her acceptance letter from the university in March.”
What part of speech is “acceptance”?
“Acceptance” is a noun.
Where does the word “acceptance” come from?
The word “acceptance” comes from French. From accept plus the noun-forming suffix -ance, influenced by French acceptance.
Is “acceptance” a common word?
“Acceptance” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “acceptance” have?
“Acceptance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something.
What is the difference between "acceptance" and "approval"?
"Acceptance" means agreeing to receive or tolerate something as it is, while "approval" means actively judging it to be good or right. You can accept a decision without approving of it.
What is the difference between "acceptance" and "acceptation"?
"Acceptance" is the common noun for agreeing to or receiving something, while "acceptation" is a rare, formal word meaning the accepted meaning of a word or phrase. In almost all everyday writing, "acceptance" is the correct choice.
What is the difference between "acceptance" and "tolerance"?
"Acceptance" involves genuinely welcoming or embracing someone or something, while "tolerance" means merely putting up with it without necessarily approving. Acceptance is warmer and more wholehearted than tolerance.
What are common collocations with "acceptance"?
Common phrases include "acceptance speech," "letter of acceptance," "self-acceptance," and "social acceptance." These pairings span both the sense of agreeing to something and the sense of being welcomed by others.