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
The cast of Breaking Bad accepts the top prize for drama at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles in 2014.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Lerner accepts, however, that historical context is useful but not sufficient on its own.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 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
“He is a wealthy man. He donates his salary to the college, though he accepts, I think, one dollar a year for tax purposes.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
