acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
ak-
1
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
2
: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval
acceptance of responsibility
3
law
: an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound
4
a
: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms
b
: an accepted draft or bill of exchange
Examples of acceptance in a Sentence
her acceptance into the club
The university has sent me a letter of acceptance.
He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Niall, for his part, only comes to hate himself more as gay acceptance goes mainstream, his initial distress over his sexuality compounded by humiliation at being unable to get past that distress.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Whether prediction markets ultimately gain wider acceptance as a financial tool—or remain treated as a form of regulated betting—remains an open question.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Each potential winner must respond within two (2) hours to confirm eligibility and acceptance of the Prize.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acceptance
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s
ak-
1
: the act of accepting
2
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
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