acceptance, n.
(acceptances)
freq. cnt. 9
(acceptances)
freq. cnt. 9
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
acceptance credence
sample sentences
"he gave credence to the gossip""acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"
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the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
acceptance acceptation adoption espousal
sample sentences
"its adoption by society""the proposal found wide acceptance"
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(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
acceptance
the state of being acceptable and accepted
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
acceptance
sample sentences
"torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
the act of taking something that is offered
<noun.act>
acceptance
sample sentences
"her acceptance of the gift encouraged him""he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"
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hypernym
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
<noun.attribute>
acceptance sufferance toleration
sample sentences
"all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
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banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
<noun.possession>
acceptance banker's acceptance
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