acceptance
uhk-SEHP-tuhns
Acceptance (noun) means the act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something. Example: “Her quick acceptance of the job offer pleased the whole team.”
noun
1
The act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something.
"Her quick acceptance of the job offer pleased the whole team."
"She received her acceptance letter from the university in March."
"His acceptance of the criticism showed real maturity."
2
The state of being included or welcomed by others.
"The new boy soon found acceptance among his classmates."
"Our village has a strong sense of acceptance towards newcomers."
"Teenagers often crave acceptance from their peers."
How to use acceptance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or feeling of being approved, welcomed, or agreed to.
Common pairings
gain acceptance
acceptance letter
social acceptance
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Etymology
From accept plus the noun-forming suffix -ance, influenced by French acceptance.
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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.
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