noun

acceptance

acceptance

Her acceptance of the award was a great moment.

Her acceptance of the award was a great moment.

We are waiting for your acceptance of our offer.

We are waiting for your acceptance of our offer.

There is growing acceptance of the new technology.

There is growing acceptance of the new technology.

acceptance of ((sth.)) the act of agreeing to an offer, plan, or invitation We received his acceptance of the job offer.

gain/find acceptance to become approved of The new theory is gaining acceptance.

Synonyms: approval, consent; Antonyms: rejection, refusal

From 'accept' + '-ance' (action or state). The action of accepting.

The suffix '-ance' often indicates an action or state, like 'performance' or 'importance'. This is the *act* of accepting.

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