accepting (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptɪŋ/
Definition
Willing to consider or tolerate new ideas or opinions; open to receiving something.
Examples
She has a very accepting attitude towards different cultures.
He found the community surprisingly accepting of his unconventional lifestyle.
The organization is accepting applications for its new scholarship program.
How to Use accepting
- accepting of (prepositional phrase)
- Willing to tolerate or welcome something. — "The teacher was accepting of all students' attempts to answer."
- accepting applications (collocation)
- The process of receiving and considering applications for a job, program, etc. — "The university is accepting applications for the fall semester until March."
- accepting criticism (collocation)
- Willing to listen to and consider negative feedback. — "It's important to be accepting of criticism if you want to improve."
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