acceptance (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptəns/
Definition
The act of agreeing to a proposal, offer, or belief, or the state of being accepted.
Examples
The acceptance of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.
Her acceptance speech was short and heartfelt.
We need to ensure the patient's acceptance of the treatment plan.
How to Use acceptance
- acceptance of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of agreeing to or receiving something. — "The acceptance of the gift was polite."
- acceptance speech (collocation)
- A speech given when receiving an award or honor. — "He delivered a moving acceptance speech at the ceremony."
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