accept

Everyday

1. To accept something is to take what someone offers you. tree →
2. To accept an idea or fact is to agree that it is true. tree →
3. To accept a situation is to stop fighting it, even if you do not like it. tree →
4. To accept someone is to welcome them into a group. tree →
5. To accept is to say yes to an invitation. tree →

In the lessons

In manners lessons, you accept a gift or invitation with thanks. In feelings lessons, accepting mistakes and losing gracefully is part of growing up. Accepting differences means respecting people who are not like you. In safety, do not accept sweets, lifts or gifts from strangers. Phrases: accept an invitation, accept a gift, accept the blame, accept an apology, accept a challenge.

Examples

• She accepted the present with a big smile. tree →
• Please accept my apology. tree →
• We accepted the invitation to the party. tree →
• Never accept a lift from a stranger. tree →
• He accepted that he had made a mistake. tree →
• The new girl was quickly accepted by the class. tree →
• This shop does not accept cash. tree →
• I can only accept it with joy.’ tree →

Note

Do not confuse accept (take, agree) with except (but not): "Everyone except Tom accepted the invitation." They sound almost the same. Noun: acceptance. Adjective: acceptable (good enough).

In Jewish tradition

The Psalms ask God to accept burnt offerings and "freewill-offerings of my mouth", meaning words of praise. Araunah's blessing "the LORD thy God accept thee" wishes the king God's favor.

Interpretation. The rabbis taught that an offering is accepted only if given with the right heart and in the right way. They read the psalmist's "offerings of my mouth" as prayer taking the place of sacrifice.

Examples

• And when ye offer a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it that ye may be accepted. (Torah LEV.19.5, JPS 1917) tree →
• And when ye sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, ye shall sacrifice it that ye may be accepted. (Torah LEV.22.29, JPS 1917) tree →
• And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is a vile thing; it shall not be accepted. (Torah LEV.19.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Araunah said unto the king: 'The LORD thy God accept thee.' (Prophets 2SA.24.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• Receive the memorial of all thy meal-offerings, and accept the fat of thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah (Writings PSA.20.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Thine ordinances. (Writings PSA.119.108, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Do not confuse accept (take, agree) with except (but not): "Everyone except Tom accepted the invitation." They sound almost the same. Noun: acceptance. Adjective: acceptable (good enough).