acceptances Meaning & Definition
What Does Acceptances Mean?
Acceptances is used as a noun meaning the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable. It can also mean the act of accepting something or someone.
Acceptances in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| First known use | 1530 |
Acceptances Definition (Noun)
- the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
- the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval
acceptance of responsibility
- 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
- the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms
- an accepted draft or bill of exchange
- acceptation
Synonyms of Acceptances
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Acceptances synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acceptances
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Acceptances in a Sentence
the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc.
His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
acceptance of responsibility
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
She eventually reached an acceptance of her mother's sometimes challenging eccentricities.
Word Forms & Grammar
acceptance
acceptances
Words That Rhyme With Acceptances
Origin of Acceptances
borrowed from Anglo-French, "agreement to abide by the act on another," from accepter "to accept" + -ance -ance
First Known Use
circa 1530
Pronouncing Acceptances
The standard pronunciation of acceptances is /ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sep).