Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Accept”
To take or agree to something that is offered or given.
Word Family of Accept
What is the noun of accept? — acceptance
What is the verb of accept? — accept
What is the adjective of accept? — acceptable
What is the adverb of accept? — acceptably
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She decided to accept the job offer. A2
- The committee accepted his proposal without question. B1
- We must accept responsibility for our mistakes. B2
Word Form Patterns for Accept
-able
Adds **-able** to form an adjective meaning capable of, or worthy of, that action. Example: accept → acceptable.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: accept → acceptably.
Origin and Word Formation of Accept
From Latin accipere: ad (to) + capere (to take).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Accept
Wrong: I accepted for the job yesterday.
Correct: I accepted the job offer yesterday.
Accept requires a noun object (the job offer), not preposition 'for'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Accept
What are the word forms of “accept”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “accept”?
“accept” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “accept” come from?
From Latin accipere: ad (to) + capere (to take).