accepts

verb

present tense third-person singular of accept
1
as in has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins

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2
as in tolerates
to have a favorable opinion of her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family

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3
as in believes
to regard as right or true refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things

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4
as in assumes
to take to or upon oneself accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations

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5
as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult) he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint

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Recent Examples of accepts Nominations can be submitted by anyone, and the selection committee accepts self-nominations. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026 Jones pleaded nolo contendere – a plea where the defendant accepts a conviction without directly admitting guilt – to one of the nine counts on June 30, 2026. — Tj Rhodes, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 Anedda accepts her composite language for contemporary poetry, (although not without irony). — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The state accepts absentee and overseas ballots up to 10 days after the primary as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The state accepts absentee and overseas ballots up to 10 days after the primary as long as they were postmarked by election day. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 The story begins as a richly detailed portrait of a woman who quietly accepts her role as the wife of a man who doesn’t recognize her value. — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The organization also accepts pet supplies and monetary donations. — Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 Patient capital measures success in milestones rather than quarters, accepts pivots as part of the process and often forgoes early liquidity in the hope of greater long-term upside. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepts
  1. has
  2. tolerates
  3. believes
  4. assumes
  5. stands
  6. takes
  7. supports
  8. understands
Verb
  • Yash also has the Sony film, Ramayana, coming out globally November 6.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Garcia has also been nominated for an Oscar and Warren famously has been nominated for 17 competitive Academy Awards, but has yet to win one.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of has
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  • But a coalition that tolerates antisemitism doesn’t deserve to get it.
    — Doug Schneider, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • It's built by what leadership consistently rewards, tolerates and refuses to compromise on.
    — Brandon Shannon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tolerates
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  • Consequently, Shin believes the won has significant room for appreciation moving forward.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kaltenbrunner believes that Hitler has been sent by God to rule over Germany.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of believes
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  • And although Engwe advertises a 55-mile maximum range, that figure assumes ideal conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The committee’s analysis assumes Trump continued to hold the positions disclosed at the end of last year.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of assumes
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  • Woods has been in the top spot on the earnings list for 26 years, since February 2000, and stands at $120,199,166.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sosa connected just two batters after Wade Meckler reached deep into the right field stands to rob Bryson Stott of a three-run homer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stands
Verb
  • Legitimate alcohol manufacturers use strict quality controls, and all their products undergo extensive testing, which is expensive and takes quite a bit of time.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That kind of operational visibility is difficult to build and takes years to get right.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of takes
Verb
  • The commitment supports Nvidia's argument that customers are generating enough returns on its AI infrastructure to justify continued spending.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Why doctors say bidets may be healthier Converts often describe simply feeling cleaner, and some research supports the idea.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of supports
Verb
  • Luiz understands that aspect, too, acknowledging that Sporting KC needed him four separate times during Thursday’s news conference.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Churches, neighborhoods, nonprofits, businesses, utilities and government should periodically engage in preparedness exercises so everyone understands their role.
    — Freida Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Accepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepts. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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