Word
accepting
Phoneticsac·cept·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ækˈsɛptɪŋ/
UK/ɐksˈɛptɪŋ/
In Japanese
accepting; consenting; agreeing
taking; accepting; receipt
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Definitions
01tolerant and open
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. willing to allow or agree with different people, ideas, or situations without judging them.
adj. demonstrating a tolerant, receptive, or non-judgmental attitude toward diverse individuals or circumstances.
“The community is very accepting of people from different cultures.”
“Creating an accepting environment in the workplace requires active effort from leadership to ensure that every employee feels valued regardless of their background.”
Antonyms
02taking or agreeing to
A2 · Elementary
v. the act of taking something offered or agreeing to a plan or invitation.
v. the present participle or gerund of 'accept', denoting the process of receiving or consenting to something.
“She is currently accepting applications for the new job opening.”
“By accepting the terms and conditions, the user enters into a legally binding contract with the service provider.”
Pitfall
I am accepting with your offer.
I am accepting your offer.
The verb 'accept' is transitive and does not take the preposition 'with'.
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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