acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
ak-
1
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
2
: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval
acceptance of responsibility
3
law
: an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound
4
a
: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms
b
: an accepted draft or bill of exchange
Examples of acceptance in a Sentence
her acceptance into the club
The university has sent me a letter of acceptance.
He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
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His performance suggests growing acceptance among parts of the Jewish electorate—particularly younger and less religious voters—of candidates who hold critical views of Israeli policy, potentially signaling a shift in the priorities of one of the city's most influential voting blocs.
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Blue Jays batter Ernie Clement stepped away from the dish in what appeared to be his acceptance of the first-pitch strike.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
When accounting for the application’s acceptance or rejection, as well as comments on the application decision, recorded filings from interested parties and a possible hearing, a final board decision would be made over a 19- to 22-month period.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
First, a big thank you to your entire neighborhood for your acceptance and respect of all wildlife.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Blue Jays batter Ernie Clement stepped away from the dish in what appeared to be his acceptance of the first-pitch strike.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
When accounting for the application’s acceptance or rejection, as well as comments on the application decision, recorded filings from interested parties and a possible hearing, a final board decision would be made over a 19- to 22-month period.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
First, a big thank you to your entire neighborhood for your acceptance and respect of all wildlife.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceptance
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s
ak-
1
: the act of accepting
2
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
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