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Accept

A-KSEHPT

/æˈksɛpt/

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accept

Dictionary meaning

To tolerate or accommodate oneself to.

Examples

  • I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions.
  • I cannot accept the dogma of this church.

Synonyms: swallow

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