adj
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accepting
ak-SEHP-tihng
Accepting (adj) means willing to tolerate or approve of people or ideas without judgment. Example: “My grandmother is a warm, accepting person who welcomes everyone into her home.”
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Willing to tolerate or approve of people or ideas without judgment.
"My grandmother is a warm, accepting person who welcomes everyone into her home."
"The club has an accepting atmosphere, so new members feel comfortable straight away."
"The school prides itself on being an accepting environment for all students."
How to use accepting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpen-minded and welcoming toward differences in people or views.
Common pairings
an accepting community
accepting of others
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more accepting
- Superlative
- most accepting
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What does “accepting” mean?
The word “accepting” means willing to tolerate or approve of people or ideas without judgment. In plain terms, open-minded and welcoming toward differences in people or views.
How do you pronounce “accepting”?
“Accepting” is pronounced ak-SEHP-tihng (/ˌækˈsɛp.tɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “accepting” in a sentence?
Here is “accepting” used in a sentence: “The school prides itself on being an accepting environment for all students.”
What part of speech is “accepting”?
“Accepting” is an adjective.
Is “accepting” a common word?
“Accepting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "accepting" and "tolerant"?
"Accepting" describes being willing to approve of or embrace people and ideas without judgment, suggesting genuine openness. "Tolerant" means putting up with things you may not agree with, so it implies allowing rather than approving, making "accepting" the warmer of the two words.
When should you use "accepting" instead of "open-minded"?
Use "accepting" when the focus is on approving of people or ideas without judgment, especially about who someone is. Use "open-minded" when the focus is on being willing to consider new ideas or information, which is about receptiveness to thinking rather than approval of people.
What are common collocations with the adjective "accepting"?
"Accepting" often pairs with prepositions and phrases like "accepting of others," "more accepting," and "an accepting attitude." These uses reflect its meaning of tolerating or approving of people and ideas without judgment.
