acceptance

/æksˈɛptəns/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
   “he gave credence to the gossip”
2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
   “its adoption by society”
3. the state of being acceptable and accepted
   “torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club”
4. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
5. banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
   “all people should practice toleration and live together in peace”
7. the act of taking something that is offered
   “her acceptance of the gift encouraged him”

Synonyms for acceptance

• credence
• adoption
• acceptation
• espousal
• banker's acceptance
• toleration
• sufferance

Antonyms of acceptance

• rejection