Basic Details
Word: Accept
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To agree to take something that is offered or to approve of something willingly.
Synonyms: Receive, approve, consent
Antonyms: Reject, refuse, decline
Idioms and Phrases
- Accept the challenge: To agree to do something difficult or challenging.
Example: "She accepted the challenge of leading the team."
- Accept responsibility: To admit and take ownership of something, especially a mistake.
Example: "He accepted responsibility for the error and corrected it promptly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He accepted the job offer and started working the next day.
Example 2: She accepted the invitation to the party with a big smile.
Example 3: We must learn to accept people as they are.
Fun Fact
The word "accept" originates from the Latin word "acceptare," meaning "to take to oneself." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Happiness can exist only in acceptance." George Orwell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accept" mean?
a) To run away from something
b) To destroy something
c) To agree to take something
d) To paint something
Answer: c) To agree to take something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accept"?
a) Decline
b) Refuse
c) Consent
d) Reject
Answer: c) Consent
3. Which is an antonym of "accept"?
a) Receive
b) Approve
c) Refuse
d) Consent
Answer: c) Refuse
4. Which sentence uses "accept" correctly?
a) He accept the dog loudly.
b) They accepted the gift with gratitude.
c) I will accept fastly.
d) She accept well good.
Answer: b) They accepted the gift with gratitude.
5. What does the idiom "accept responsibility" mean?
a) To blame someone else
b) To ignore the mistake
c) To take ownership of an action or decision
d) To run away from the problem
Answer: c) To take ownership of an action or decision
