B2nounsocietypsychology
US/əkˈsep.təns/
UK/əkˈsep.təns/
the act of agreeing that something is true or right, or of welcoming someone into a group
In context
Acceptance of the new rules was slow at first.
She got her acceptance letter from the university today.
Learning self-acceptance took him many years of hard work.
Words that go with acceptance
verb + noun
- gain acceptanceThe idea slowly gained acceptance among doctors.
adjective + noun
- general acceptanceThere is general acceptance that exercise is healthy.
- widespread acceptanceOnline payment has won widespread acceptance.
- social acceptanceTeenagers often want social acceptance.
noun + preposition
- acceptance ofAcceptance of change is hard for some people.
noun + noun
- acceptance speechShe cried during her acceptance speech.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the acceptance to the proposalCorrect: the acceptance of the proposal