Acceptance Definition & Meaning
acceptance
- noun
- 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"
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
- the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
- (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
- banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
- a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with acceptance
Usage tips for "acceptance"
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