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accepting

American  
[ak-sep-ting] / ækˈsɛp tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. 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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It is not known how many of those NHS dentists are currently accepting new patients.

From BBC

“We accept what is offered. We compete with each other to be the most accommodating. This is not sovereignty. It is the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which restricts officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without congressional consent.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Mark's continued involvement was key to me accepting the appointment," said 56-year-old Venter, who as a player was a member of the Springbok side that won the 1995 World Cup.

From Barron's

How accepting McCullum is of these changes will decide his future.

From BBC

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