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acceptive

adj.
C2 Proficiency ac·cep·tive Archaic

adj. willing to take or receive something. It is an old word that people used to describe being ready to say yes to an offer.

adj. willing to receive or take; disposed to accept.


SIMPLE

He was very acceptive of the gift.

CONTEXTUAL

The king was surprisingly acceptive of the peace terms, despite the initial protests from his advisors.

COMPLEX

In the early modern period, a courtier's acceptive nature was considered a virtue, as it demonstrated a willingness to embrace the shifting alliances of the royal court.

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Origin

From accept + -ive.

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