Accept
/əkˈsɛpt/noun
To receive or agree to something offered.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'accept' implies a sense of 'taking in' or 'taking for oneself,' which connects to ancient rituals of acceptance and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
acceptare
“To take or receive willingly.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
acceptare
“To take or receive; to agree.”
Old French
Old French
accepter
“To accept, take on.”
Middle English
Middle English
accepte
“To receive or agree to something.”
Modern English
English
accept
“To receive or consent to something offered.”