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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The second act reaches a dramatic peak as Lincoln, after much soul-searching, plaintively accepts the inevitable, seated next to his son Willie, who appears as a ghost the father cannot see.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Nvidia’s revenue could still grow in an expanding market while it captures a smaller share of a customer’s budget or accepts lower margins to secure business.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“He understands his mistake, accepts the consequences of his actions and will learn from this. The entire Trojan Family wishes Dante a full recovery, and we send our best regards to him and his family.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
But he also accepts greater awareness is leading to more people seeking medical help.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 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
