English · Word Candidate

accept

/əkˈsɛpt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: accepts · accepting · accepted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhận, đặc biệt là với sự đồng ý, ân huệ hoặc chấp thuận

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Verb

Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To admit to a place or a group.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được nhận vào một nơi hoặc một nhóm

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Verb

The Boy Scouts were going to accept him as a member.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something that is accepted.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một thứ được chấp nhận

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Noun

Almost all line segments will be trivial accepts or trivial rejects, so the above covers the vast majority of cases.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “accept” mean?

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

Is “accept” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.