Acceptance

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptəns/

Definitions of acceptance

noun the willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation

Example Sentences

A1 Acceptance of the invitation is required for entry.

A2 She struggled with self-acceptance before finally embracing her true self.

B1 The company's policy on acceptance of returns is clearly outlined in the terms and conditions.

B2 His acceptance speech at the awards ceremony was heartfelt and moving.

C1 The artist's work finally gained widespread acceptance in the art world.

C2 The concept of cultural acceptance is a complex and evolving topic in today's society.

Examples of acceptance in a Sentence

formal The company's policy requires written acceptance of the terms before proceeding with the contract.

informal She finally came to acceptance of the situation and decided to move on.

slang I'm still waiting for my friend's acceptance to join us at the party.

figurative The artist's work explores themes of self-acceptance and personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of acceptance

• past tense: accepted
• plural: acceptances
• comparative: more accepting
• superlative: most accepting
• present tense: accept
• future tense: will accept
• perfect tense: have accepted
• continuous tense: is accepting
• singular: acceptance
• positive degree: accepting
• infinitive: to accept
• gerund: accepting
• participle: accepted

Origin and Evolution of acceptance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acceptance' originated from the Latin word 'acceptantia', which is derived from the verb 'acceptare' meaning 'to receive willingly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acceptance' has evolved to encompass not just receiving willingly, but also acknowledging, approving, and embracing something or someone. It has come to represent a sense of approval, agreement, or recognition.