accepting

[ ak-sep-ting ]

adjective

1. amenable; open:

   She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.

Other Words From

• ac·cepting·ly adverb
• ac·cepting·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accepting¹

First recorded in 1570–80; accept + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Before accepting the job, Roberts faced questions about why she would take on such a daunting challenge.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith, 51, honored by this “massive ask” in January 2021, had not taken the responsibility of accepting this commission lightly.

From Los Angeles Times

Consumers might also have to readjust in terms of accepting that artificially low prices won't be viable for some products.

From Salon

This, he said using a variety of R-rated language, was a team simply accepting the gift handed to them.

From Los Angeles Times

The authors stress the importance of protecting and maintaining natural carbon sinks while accepting that doing so cannot compensate for ongoing fossil fuel use.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• lenient
• magnanimous
• merciful