Acceptance

/ɐksˈɛptəns/

/ækˈsɛptəns/, /əkˈsɛptəns/

[noun]

Acceptance

[NOUN]

the act of agreeing with a belief, idea, statement, etc.

synonyms : credence

the fact of being accepted or the act of accepting and being approved of something or someone

synonyms : acceptation

adoption

espousal

(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

the state of being acceptable and accepted

antonyms : rejection

the act of taking something that is offered

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

synonyms : sufferance

toleration

banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

synonyms : banker's acceptance

Examples

1. He was delighted to get a letter of acceptance from the university.

2. John's family disowned him when they discovered he was born on the wrong side of the blanket, but he found solace and acceptance among friends who appreciated him for who he was.

3. The teacher told her students that it takes all sorts to make a world in an effort to promote acceptance and understanding of different personalities and backgrounds.

4. Those who are different or unconventional may struggle to gain acceptance in some groups or cultures - the nail that sticks out, gets hammered down.

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