accept

To consent to receive something offered.

• She decided to accept the job offer after reviewing the benefits package.

• Will they accept personal checks at the box office?

To recognize a difficult situation or fact as true or unavoidable.

• He had to accept that the company was going to close.

• Can you accept that some things are out of your control?

To regard someone or something as suitable, valid, or welcome in a group.

• The committee accepted her proposal after a brief discussion.

• Have the neighbors finally accepted the new family into the community?

To take on a duty, burden, or legal liability.

• The manager agreed to accept full responsibility for the shipping delay.

• No one in the department is willing to accept blame for the error.