Accept

Synonyms of accept

• receive
• acknowledge
• approve

Antonyms of accept

• reject
• refuse
• decline

Collocations of accept

responsibility

Frequency: 70 %

She accepted the responsibility of leading the project.

challenge

Frequency: 60 %

He accepted the challenge of climbing the mountain.

invitation

Frequency: 50 %

They accepted the invitation to the party.

criticism

Frequency: 45 %

She accepted the criticism with grace and humility.

defeat

Frequency: 40 %

He accepted defeat graciously and vowed to do better next time.

Idiomatic Expressions for accept

• Phrase: accept the consequences
  Meaning: to acknowledge and deal with the results of one's actions, whether positive or negative
  Usage: He knew he had made a mistake and was ready to accept the consequences.