Accept - translation, pronunciation and examples
accept
agree to take
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When to use accept
Экскурсоводы часто объясняют, какие подарки туристам следует принимать на местных церемониях, чтобы не обидеть никого.
Она отказалась принимать подарки, пока не поняла местные правила.
accept usage examples
Экскурсоводы часто объясняют, какие подарки туристам следует принимать на местных церемониях, чтобы не обидеть никого.
Tour guides often explain which gifts visitors should accept at local ceremonies to avoid causing offence.
Она отказалась принимать подарки, пока не поняла местные правила.
She refused to accept gifts until she understood the local rules.
Similar words
Primary word meaning to receive or agree to something; general and neutral.
Formal/legal: to give permission or formally agree; implies informed, deliberate agreement.
More general; often physical 'to take'. Can mean 'accept' in contexts like 'take an offer' but is broader.
Phrasal verb that can mean 'accept an offer' or 'start something' (e.g., take up a job, take up a hobby).
Emphasizes being given or obtaining something; more passive than 'accept' when 'accept' implies choice.
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accept synonyms
What's the difference between accept / consent to / take / take up / receive / get
Primary word meaning to receive or agree to something; general and neutral.
I accept your offer.
Я принимаю ваше предложение.
Formal/legal: to give permission or formally agree; implies informed, deliberate agreement.
Patients must consent to the treatment in writing.
Пациенты должны дать письменное согласие на лечение.
More general; often physical 'to take'. Can mean 'accept' in contexts like 'take an offer' but is broader.
She decided to take the job offer.
Она решила принять предложение о работе.
Phrasal verb that can mean 'accept an offer' or 'start something' (e.g., take up a job, take up a hobby).
He took up the offer to work abroad.
Он принял предложение работать за границей.
Emphasizes being given or obtaining something; more passive than 'accept' when 'accept' implies choice.
I received the package yesterday.
Я получил посылку вчера.
Colloquial and very general; can mean 'receive' or 'come to have'. Less formal and more ambiguous than 'accept'.
I got the invitation yesterday.
Я получил приглашение вчера.
Highly formal/archaic in some contexts; means to agree, often used in formal or institutional settings.
The council assented to the proposal.
Совет дал своё согласие на предложение.
Often figurative: to accept willingly and enthusiastically, or to adopt an idea or change wholeheartedly.
The company embraced the new technology.
Компания с энтузиазмом приняла новую технологию.
Implies official or authoritative acceptance; to give formal permission or sanction; often decision-making role involved.
The board approved the budget.
Совет директоров одобрил бюджет.
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How to pronounce accept and what this word means
accept translation: принимать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce accept
/əkˈsept/
accept translation
принимать
accept examples
Tour guides often explain which gifts visitors should accept at local ceremonies to avoid causing offence.
accept transcription
/əkˈsept/, /əkˈsɛpt/
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accept meaning: what does it mean?
agree to take
accept pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
accept is pronounced as /əkˈsept/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
accept definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Tour guides often explain which gifts visitors should accept at local ceremonies to avoid causing offence. Translation: Экскурсоводы часто объясняют, какие подарки туристам следует принимать на местных церемониях, чтобы не обидеть никого.
Is accept part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, accept (принимать) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is accept part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, accept (принимать) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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