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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Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Root yourself in compassion and acceptance.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Lawrence and the late pope’s acceptance allows viewers to interpret how the fictional Catholic Church — which was divided between staying in its traditionalist ways or adapting to the current times — will change in the future because of its new pope.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Participate in events and activities that raise awareness and promote acceptance of autistic people.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 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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