acceptance

noun

ac·cep·tance ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s

ak-

Synonyms of acceptance next

: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable

His theories have gained widespread acceptance.

: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval

acceptance of responsibility

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

: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms

: an accepted draft or bill of exchange

: acceptation sense 2

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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Some brands have found success and acceptance from their consumers with a get-out-the-vote campaign this election season. —

Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 Community and acceptance are important components of our overall well-being, making any form of exclusion threatening. —

Melanie Borden, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Among the attractions for beneficiaries has been that China’s help comes without the kind of economic and political conditions that U.S. and Western donors have long emphasized: economic sustainability, transparency, and a broad acceptance of democratic norms. —

Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024 One recent survey by an automotive research group found that a person’s political identity has become less associated with EV acceptance. —

Patrick George, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for acceptance