accepting Meaning & Definition
What Does Accepting Mean?
As a verb, accepting means present participle and gerund of accept. As an adjective, it means Characterized by acceptance.
Accepting in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌækˈsɛp.tɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | acceptive and assentient |
| Comparative / superlative | more accepting, most accepting |
Accepting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of accept
Accepting as an Adjective
- Characterized by acceptance.
open and accepting
Synonyms of Accepting
Accepting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Accepting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Accepting in a Sentence
open and accepting
genuinely accepting
She had an accepting attitude toward different cultures.
His family was warm and accepting.
Illness brought many restrictions, but I was very accepting of them.
Word Forms & Grammar
accepting
accepting (comparative more accepting, superlative most accepting)
Words That Rhyme With Accepting
How Do You Say Accepting?
Accepting is pronounced //ˌækˈsɛp.tɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Accepting
Is accepting a verb or an adjective?
Accepting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for accepting?
Close synonyms of accepting are acceptive and assentient. See the full list of accepting synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of accepting?
The comparative form is more accepting and the superlative form is most accepting.