Acceptance Definition & Meaning

acceptance
noun
  1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"
  2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
  3. the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
  4. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
  5. banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
  6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
  7. the act of taking something that is offered; "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"

"Acceptance" in song lyrics

See how acceptance is used in real songs:

  • "your necks with players chains, trying games so it yields acceptance"
    Bliss N Eso — This Is For You (Remix)
  • "Five's acceptance, when you take the acceptance"
    Dice Raw — 5 Stages of Death
  • "Head high as I question my acceptance"
    Ethic — Nothing New

Usage tips for "acceptance"

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