accept

• فعل يدل على تلقّي شيء مُعروض أو الموافقة على عرض أو الاعتراف بأمر ما.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving something offered, agreeing to a proposal, or acknowledging a situation.

1. Receive willinglyA2formal

   To take something that is offered or given to you.

   قَبِلَ

   • She accepted the gift with a smile.
   • He accepted the job offer immediately.
   • They accepted the invitation to the party.

   المرادفاتembraceobtainreceivetakewelcome

   الأضدادdeclinedenyrefusereject

2. Agree to a proposalA2formal

   To say yes to an offer, request, or suggestion.

   قَبِلَ

   • The committee accepted the proposal unanimously.
   • I accept your terms and conditions.
   • She accepted his apology gracefully.

   المرادفاتaccedeagreeapproveassentconcurconsent

   الأضدادdeclinedenyrefuserejectspurnturn down

3. Believe or acknowledgeB1formal

   To admit that something is true or valid.

   الإقرار بصحة الشيء

   • He accepted the fact that he was wrong.
   • Scientists accept the theory of evolution.
   • She finally accepted the reality of the situation.

   المرادفاتacknowledgeadmitallowbelieveconcedegrantrecognize

   الأضدادchallengedenydisbelievedisputequestionrefutereject

4. Tolerate or endureB2formal

   To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.

   التقبّل

   • She accepted the loss of her job with dignity.
   • He learned to accept his limitations.
   • They accepted the long hours as part of the job.

   المرادفاتabidebearbrookendurestandstomachswallowtaketolerate

   الأضدادdefyopposeprotestrefuserejectresist