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   Ac·cept·ance

   /əkˈsept(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered: "charges involving the acceptance of bribes" Similar receiptreceivingtakingobtainingacquiringundertakingtaking onassumptiontacklingyesaffirmative replyaffirmationconfirmationratification
   • ▪ a draft or bill that is accepted by being signed: "a banker's acceptance"
   • 2. the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group: "you must wait for acceptance into the club" Similar welcomewelcomingfavorable receptionembracingembraceapprovaladoptionintegration
   • 3. agreement with or belief in an idea, opinion, or explanation: "acceptance of the teaching of the Church" Similar credence (in)belief (in)trust (in)confidence (in)faith (in)reliance (on)dependence (on)tractionswallowing
   • ▪ willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation: "a mood of resigned acceptance" Similar tolerationendurancesufferanceforbearanceputting up with

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French, from accepter (see accept).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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