Accept
easyak-SEPT
verb
Definition
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
Examples
“The committee voted to accept the new proposal.”
“She found it difficult to accept criticism of her work.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
rejectrefusedeclinerepudiate
Categories
GRE Tip
Accept is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "receive" or "embrace" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "reject".
Related GRE Words
assent
To express approval or agreement
concur
To be of the same opinion; agree
harmony
The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
glance
To take a brief or hurried look
capitulate
To surrender or give in, often after resisting
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
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