accept
verb (used with object)
to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor.
accepts
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present tense formof accept (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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At first, the public accepts them at their own level of self-esteem, showering them with wealth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
If a judge accepts a diversion agreement, Flores would have to satisfy certain terms and conditions for about a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
That he accepts that the outcome of the case against Manchester City for more than 100 alleged breaches of its financial rules is taking longer than expected.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Talarico’s campaign emphasizes the need to get the government out of private personal decisions, and the Democrat advocates for a version of Christianity that accepts all people as made in God’s image.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Father accepts Mother as she is, is often annoyed, but says as little as possible because he knows the sacrifices Mother has had to make.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
