Synonyms

accepting

American

[ak-sep-ting] / ækˈsɛp tɪŋ /

adjective

amenable; open.

She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.

Other Word Forms

acceptingly adverb
acceptingness noun

Etymology

Origin of accepting

First recorded in 1570–80; accept + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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As/Is will broaden to become a “whole-life platform” for successful women “who are done accepting the terms as written,” while Goodful will expand to cover “the intersection of wellness and wealth.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

And that’s perfectly OK for them, because they won’t suffer a pang of guilt because of their decision, and they won’t actually feel better about accepting the $150 if they give half of it away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I'm used to accepting the officials decisions and I try to not complain about it.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Real radicalism is accepting the discomfort; it’s acknowledging that two or more things can coexist, and addressing all of those facets at once, even if the result isn’t perfect.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

He might have been a bit dumbfounded but Bass never hesitated in accepting the challenge.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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