Acceptance
noun
The act of agreeing to something or allowing someone to join a group.
The acceptance of their proposal was a big victory.
Often appears as...
- acceptance of proposal
- acceptance into group
noun
The feeling of being okay with something.
She finally reached a point of acceptance regarding her situation.
Often appears as...
- acceptance of situation
- acceptance of self
noun
A document promising to pay a certain amount of money.
The bank issued an acceptance for the amount owed.
Often appears as...
- bank acceptance
- bill of acceptance
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Formal
Technical
noun
An admission of a student to a college or university.
Her acceptance into the university was a big achievement.
Often appears as...
- college acceptance
- university acceptance
noun
The act of agreeing to something or allowing someone to join a group.
The acceptance of their proposal was a big victory.
Often appears as...
- acceptance of proposal
- acceptance into group
noun
The feeling of being okay with something.
She finally reached a point of acceptance regarding her situation.
Often appears as...
- acceptance of situation
- acceptance of self
noun
A document promising to pay a certain amount of money.
The bank issued an acceptance for the amount owed.
Often appears as...
- bank acceptance
- bill of acceptance
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
An admission of a student to a college or university.
Her acceptance into the university was a big achievement.
Often appears as...
- college acceptance
- university acceptance
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Group Inclusion
Used when someone is allowed to join or participate in a group or society.
After long deliberation, the club announced its acceptance of new members.
Pro Tip 2/3Agreement Connotation
Implies a positive response or a welcome towards an idea or suggestion made by others.
The manager nodded in acceptance of the innovative plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Acceptance vs Tolerance
Acceptance should not be confused with tolerance, which may not include agreement.
His open acceptance of diverse cultures made him a beloved leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Inclusion
Used when someone is allowed to join or participate in a group or society.
After long deliberation, the club announced its acceptance of new members.
Pro Tip 2/3Agreement Connotation
Implies a positive response or a welcome towards an idea or suggestion made by others.
The manager nodded in acceptance of the innovative plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Acceptance vs Tolerance
Acceptance should not be confused with tolerance, which may not include agreement.
His open acceptance of diverse cultures made him a beloved leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Inclusion
Used when someone is allowed to join or participate in a group or society.
After long deliberation, the club announced its acceptance of new members.
Pro Tip 2/3Agreement Connotation
Implies a positive response or a welcome towards an idea or suggestion made by others.
The manager nodded in acceptance of the innovative plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Acceptance vs Tolerance
Acceptance should not be confused with tolerance, which may not include agreement.
His open acceptance of diverse cultures made him a beloved leader.
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The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
remember for the rest of my life where i was out by myself you know you just get that sick sense for some reason you turn around he was just sat up on a rock behind me just kind of watching me doing what i was doing we were just two animals in the same place in the same time there was just acceptance on both sides and it was this really magical
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The voices in my head PIPE...
And all the while, I listened to my voices, with whom I'd finally learned to live with peace and respect and which in turn reflected a growing sense of compassion, acceptance and respect towards myself. And I remember the most moving and extraordinary moment when supporting another young woman who was terrorized by her voices,
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The psychology of...
And certain medications can make symptoms more manageable, as can self- care practices, like mindfulness and regular exercise. What if you notice signs of PTSD in a friend or family member? Social support, acceptance, and empathy are key to helping and recovery.
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Celeste Headlee: 10 ways...
that true listening requires a setting aside of oneself. And sometimes that means setting aside your personal opinion. He said that sensing this acceptance, the speaker will become less and less vulnerable and more and more likely to open up the inner recesses
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A Black man goes...
But just enough compassion to understand how they got to where they are. And to be honest, there were a couple of fair points. One of them was how liberals have this wide acceptance for everybody except for those with honestly held conservative viewpoints.
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Why we need to talk...
it's not in building a world where we eliminate the ignorance of others. It's in building a world where we teach the acceptance of ourselves, where we're okay with who we are, because when we get honest, we see that we all struggle and we all suffer.
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What is bipolar...
through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside, and people with bipolar disorder empowering themselves to find balance in their lives.
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Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
So all of that being said, I still really appreciate those characters in movies and articles like that on our site, that aren't just about being totally powerful, maybe finding your acceptance with yourself
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How math saved my life PIPE...
I remember having this feeling that I was going to die right then and right there and I then had the next fuel and I had was this strange acceptance that life was about to end and then this fight-or-flight
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"MacGyver"-like Prison...
meeting with them and he's acceptance God and he wanted to change his life finally a month after I'd started I dug enough to get the cinder block loose I pulled it out
Video examples
The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
remember for the rest of my life where i was out by myself you know you just get that sick sense for some reason you turn around he was just sat up on a rock behind me just kind of watching me doing what i was doing we were just two animals in the same place in the same time there was just acceptance on both sides and it was this really magical
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
And all the while, I listened to my voices, with whom I'd finally learned to live with peace and respect and which in turn reflected a growing sense of compassion, acceptance and respect towards myself. And I remember the most moving and extraordinary moment when supporting another young woman who was terrorized by her voices,
Video examples
The psychology of...
And certain medications can make symptoms more manageable, as can self- care practices, like mindfulness and regular exercise. What if you notice signs of PTSD in a friend or family member? Social support, acceptance, and empathy are key to helping and recovery.
Video examples
Celeste Headlee: 10 ways...
that true listening requires a setting aside of oneself. And sometimes that means setting aside your personal opinion. He said that sensing this acceptance, the speaker will become less and less vulnerable and more and more likely to open up the inner recesses
Video examples
A Black man goes...
But just enough compassion to understand how they got to where they are. And to be honest, there were a couple of fair points. One of them was how liberals have this wide acceptance for everybody except for those with honestly held conservative viewpoints.
Video examples
Why we need to talk...
it's not in building a world where we eliminate the ignorance of others. It's in building a world where we teach the acceptance of ourselves, where we're okay with who we are, because when we get honest, we see that we all struggle and we all suffer.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside, and people with bipolar disorder empowering themselves to find balance in their lives.
Video examples
Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
So all of that being said, I still really appreciate those characters in movies and articles like that on our site, that aren't just about being totally powerful, maybe finding your acceptance with yourself
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
I remember having this feeling that I was going to die right then and right there and I then had the next fuel and I had was this strange acceptance that life was about to end and then this fight-or-flight
Video examples
"MacGyver"-like Prison...
meeting with them and he's acceptance God and he wanted to change his life finally a month after I'd started I dug enough to get the cinder block loose I pulled it out
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Frank Ocean
American Musician
My grandfather was smart and had a whole lot of pride. He didn't speak a terrible amount, but you could tell there was a ton on his mind - like a quiet acceptance of how life had turned out.
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Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
Acceptance looks like a passive state, but in reality it brings something entirely new into this world. That peace, a subtle energy vibration, is consciousness.
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Sting
British Musician
The acceptance of death gives you more of a stake in life, in living life happily, as it should be lived. Living for the moment.
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Julie Foudy
American Athlete
With acceptance comes opportunities. And with opportunities come numbers and, most importantly, hope.
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Lily Aldridge
American Model
I'm hopeful for a world with more love, acceptance, and compassion for others.
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George MacDonald
Scottish Novelist
The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission.
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Jessica Lange
American Actress
Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.
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Zachary Quinto
American Actor
Parents need to teach their children principles of respect and acceptance.
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Greg Rutherford
British Athlete
My entire life, I've been searching for acceptance.
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Ludovico Einaudi
Italian Composer
I don't crave acceptance in the classical world.
Quote examples
Frank Ocean
American Musician
My grandfather was smart and had a whole lot of pride. He didn't speak a terrible amount, but you could tell there was a ton on his mind - like a quiet acceptance of how life had turned out.
Quote examples
Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
Acceptance looks like a passive state, but in reality it brings something entirely new into this world. That peace, a subtle energy vibration, is consciousness.
Quote examples
Sting
British Musician
The acceptance of death gives you more of a stake in life, in living life happily, as it should be lived. Living for the moment.
Quote examples
Julie Foudy
American Athlete
With acceptance comes opportunities. And with opportunities come numbers and, most importantly, hope.
Quote examples
Lily Aldridge
American Model
I'm hopeful for a world with more love, acceptance, and compassion for others.
Quote examples
George MacDonald
Scottish Novelist
The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission.
Quote examples
Jessica Lange
American Actress
Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.
Quote examples
Zachary Quinto
American Actor
Parents need to teach their children principles of respect and acceptance.
Quote examples
Greg Rutherford
British Athlete
My entire life, I've been searching for acceptance.
Quote examples
Ludovico Einaudi
Italian Composer
I don't crave acceptance in the classical world.
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