acceptance

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of receiving or acknowledging something, especially a proposal or application.

  - "The committee accepted the proposal."
  - "She couldn't believe her parents accepted her new boyfriend."

• Noun

  A state of being willing to receive or receive something.

  - "The student's acceptance of the award was gracious."
  - "The patient's acceptance of the diagnosis was a crucial step in the healing process."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

accepting , approval , receiving , reception , assent , acceptableness , AΩ product , acceptance , geometric extent , light grasp , light-collecting power , light-gathering power , optical extent , throughput

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acceptance
accept , acceptation , acceptability , acceptance rate , deceit , receipt

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Variants

List of all variants of acceptance that leads to same result
acceptance , acceptances , acceptance speech , banker's acceptance , banker's acceptances , self-acceptance , self-acceptances , trade acceptance , trade acceptances , find acceptance

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Forms

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accept, accepted, accepting

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Etymology

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From Old French 'acceptance', from 'acceptar' to receive, receive back.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acceptance' comes from the Latin word 'acceptare', which means 'to receive' or 'to take from'.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Sorting Hat places students in their Hogwarts houses based on their acceptance of their innermost desires and qualities.

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Related Concepts

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1. tolerance: The ability to accept or endure differences in opinion or behavior, often in a respectful or understanding way.

2. forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or wrongdoing, often requiring acceptance of the apology and a willingness to move forward.

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Culture

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In literature, acceptance is a common theme in coming-of-age stories, where the protagonist must come to terms with a new situation or reality. In art, acceptance is often depicted as a peaceful and calming emotion, represented by images of open hands or embracing figures.

How to Memorize "acceptance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand reaching out to receive an object, such as a proposal or an award.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'accept' as meaning 'to receive with open arms'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Accept is a CAT' - the first letter of each word stands for a definition: 'Accept' is the Act of receiving something, a Compliment or an Apology, and a Tribute.

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