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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In “Rooster,” Steve Carell plays Greg Russo, a divorced bestselling author roped into accepting a writer’s residency at the university where his daughter teaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Providers frequently cite low reimbursement rates from the state as a reason for not accepting Medi-Cal patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Now we feel uneasy about accepting any money from them in the future, especially for housing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Catt also issued a public statement to the president pledging NAWSA’s support of the war effort and accepting Wilson’s invitation to serve on the Woman’s Committee of the Council of National Defense.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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