noun
acceptance
uhk-SEHP-tuhns
noun
1
The act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something.
"She received her acceptance letter from the university in March."
"His acceptance of the criticism showed real maturity."
2
The state of being included or welcomed by others.
"Teenagers often crave acceptance from their peers."
How to Use Acceptance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or feeling of being approved, welcomed, or agreed to.
Common pairings
gain acceptance
acceptance letter
social acceptance
Word Forms
acceptances plural
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Etymology
From accept plus the noun-forming suffix -ance, influenced by French acceptance.