/əkˈsɛpt/

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Meaning

To take something that is offered, or to say yes to it.

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Word origin

From Latin acceptare, meaning to take willingly, from capere, to take.

Origin
Latin
Root
acceptare

Grammar

Verb typeregular (accept, accepts, accepted)

Examples

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"Accept" means to take what is offered.

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"Accepts" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Accepted" is the past form of "accept".

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 1: accept, weapon, camera and 7 more words.