accept

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de receber algo oferecido, concordar com uma proposta ou reconhecer uma situação.

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.

   Aceitar

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

   Sinônimosembraceobtainreceivetakewelcome

   Antônimosdeclinedenyrefusereject

2. Agree to a proposalA2formal

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

   Aceitar

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

   Sinônimosaccedeagreeapproveassentconcurconsent

   Antônimosdeclinedenyrefuserejectspurnturn down

3. Believe or acknowledgeB1formal

   To admit that something is true or valid.

   Aceitar

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

   Sinônimosacknowledgeadmitallowbelieveconcedegrantrecognize

   Antônimoschallengedenydisbelievedisputequestionrefutereject

4. Tolerate or endureB2formal

   To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.

   Conformar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabidebearbrookendurestandstomachswallowtaketolerate

   Antônimosdefyopposeprotestrefuserejectresist