Rechercher
to accept
01
accepter
to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you
Transitive: to accept an offer or responsibility
Example
He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog.
He accepted the terms and conditions of the agreement.
I accepted the task, despite knowing it would be difficult.
02
accepter, admettre
to believe something to be true or valid
Transitive: to accept a fact or idea
Example
In scientific research, it is crucial to accept only well-supported evidence and reject unsubstantiated claims.
As a critical thinker, she is willing to accept new ideas only after careful examination and evaluation.
During the negotiations, both parties had to accept certain facts about the market conditions to reach a fair agreement.
03
accepter, recevoir
to receive something offered or agree to its terms
Transitive: to accept an offer or present
Example
She gladly accepted the job offer from the prestigious company.
He accepted the gift with gratitude, thanking the giver warmly.
The charity gratefully accepts donations to support their humanitarian efforts.
04
accepter, admettre
to acknowledge or embrace a particular situation or circumstance
Transitive: to accept a situation or circumstance
Example
The team accepted the challenge of competing against the reigning champions.
They had to accept the responsibility that came with their new leadership roles.
It took him a while to accept the reality of his diagnosis and adjust to the necessary treatment.
05
accepter, admettre
to admit or allow someone's presence or participation
Transitive: to accept sb
Example
The organization accepts new members who share its mission and values.
The university accepts applicants based on their academic achievements and qualifications.
The school accepts volunteers to help with extracurricular activities and events.
06
accepter, assumer
to take on a financial responsibility or debt
Transitive: to accept a financial responsibility
Example
The customer accepted the bill for the services rendered and promptly settled the amount.
He accepted the credit card statement and proceeded to make the necessary payment online.
The company accepted the supplier's invoice and issued a payment within the agreed-upon timeframe.
07
accepter, tolérer
to tolerate or endure something, often with resignation
Transitive: to accept an unpleasant situation
Example
The residents reluctantly accepted the noise from the construction site as a temporary inconvenience.
The company accepted the delay in delivery of the raw materials due to unforeseen circumstances.
The community learned to accept the differences among its members and celebrate diversity.
08
accepter, adopter
(of a legislative body) to formally receive or acknowledge the submission of a report
Transitive: to accept submission of a report
Example
The committee voted to accept the annual budget report presented by the finance department.
The Senate decided to accept the investigative panel's report on the corruption scandal for further review.
The council unanimously agreed to accept the planning commission's report on the proposed zoning changes.
09
accepter, recevoir
to be designed or configured to receive something by allowing it to be inserted or applied
Transitive: to accept sth
Example
The USB port on the computer is designed to accept various peripheral devices.
The DVD player accepts discs of various formats.
The slot in the machine is configured to accept coins of various sizes.
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