acceptance
pronunciation
How to pronounce acceptance in British English:
UK [əkˈseptəns]
How to pronounce acceptance in American English:
US [əkˈseptəns]
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- Noun:
- the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- the state of being acceptable and accepted
- (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
- banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
- a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
- the act of taking something that is offered
Word Origin
- acceptance (n.)
- 1570s, from Middle French acceptance, from accepter (see accept). Earlier in same sense was acceptation (late 14c.).
Antonym
Example
- 1. With the increasing acceptance of cohabitation , why remarry ?
- 2. Mr netanyahu hedged his acceptance of palestinian independence with copious conditions .
- 3. If you 've had any personal experience of rejection or acceptance !
- 4. Mr netanyahu hedged his acceptance of two states with conditions , promises and evasions .
- 5. China is seeking energy security , but also wants acceptance assurances chinese projects won 't be viewed with suspicion .