accept

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recevoir quelque chose qui est proposé, d'être d'accord avec une proposition ou de reconnaître une situation.

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.

   accepter (ce qui est offert)

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

   Synonymesembraceobtainreceivetakewelcome

   Antonymesdeclinedenyrefusereject

2. Agree to a proposalA2formal

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

   Accepter une proposition

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

   Synonymesaccedeagreeapproveassentconcurconsent

   Antonymesdeclinedenyrefuserejectspurnturn down

3. Believe or acknowledgeB1formal

   To admit that something is true or valid.

   admettre (que quelque chose est vrai)

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

   Synonymesacknowledgeadmitallowbelieveconcedegrantrecognize

   Antonymeschallengedenydisbelievedisputequestionrefutereject

4. Tolerate or endureB2formal

   To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.

   accepter, supporter

   • 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.

   Synonymesabidebearbrookendurestandstomachswallowtaketolerate

   Antonymesdefyopposeprotestrefuserejectresist