acceptance
gb/æksˈɛptəns/ us/æksˈɛptəns/
B1
English
~ 2900
elfogadás, felvétel, megbékélés, átvétel, teljesítésigazolás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s acceptance of [something]
Her acceptance of the job offer made her very happy.
Az állásajánlat elfogadása nagyon boldoggá tette.
The company's acceptance of the proposal surprised everyone.
Mindenkit meglepett, hogy a vállalat elfogadta a javaslatot.
We are still waiting for the university's acceptance of his application.
Learner examples
I got an acceptance letter from the school.
Felvételi értesítőt kaptam az iskolától.
His acceptance of the gift was polite.
Udvariasan fogadta el az ajándékot.
We hope for the team's acceptance of our idea.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'acceptance' with 'acceptability'. 'Acceptance' is about the act of agreeing, while 'acceptability' is about whether something is suitable or allowed.
Meaning
Agreement to take or approve
Collocations
letter of acceptance
|acceptance speech
|acceptance letter
|acceptance rate
Synonyms
approval (Focuses more on the positive judgment rather than simply agreeing to receive.)
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consent (Implies formal or explicit permission, often in legal or official contexts.)
Antonyms
rejection (Refusal to take or approve something offered.)
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refusal (The act of saying no to an offer or request.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you say yes to take something or agree with something.
The act of agreeing to receive something offered or approving something as satisfactory.
NOUN
B2
2
elfogadás
B1
megbékélés
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s acceptance of [fact/situation]
Acceptance of her illness took a long time.
Sokáig tartott, mire elfogadta a betegségét.
He found peace through acceptance of what had happened.
A történtekkel való megbékélés hozta el számára a nyugalmat.
The community showed acceptance of the changes over time.
Learner examples
She found acceptance after many years.
Sok év után jutott el az elfogadásig.
I feel better after my acceptance of the truth.
Jobban érzem magam, miután elfogadtam az igazságot.
He reached acceptance about his new life.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with simply 'approval', but here it refers to internal emotional agreement, not permission.
Meaning
Coming to terms with reality
Collocations
acceptance of reality
|acceptance of loss
|emotional acceptance
Synonyms
resignation (Implies a passive giving up rather than active agreement.)
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acknowledgment (Emphasizes recognizing a fact but not necessarily being at peace with it.)
Antonyms
denial (Refusal to accept reality or truth.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you stop fighting against something and agree it is true or will happen.
A state in which a person has come to terms with a fact, situation, or reality, often after initial resistance.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
átvétel
B2
Final acceptance will occur after all tests are passed.
A végleges átvételre az összes teszt sikeres teljesítése után kerül sor.
The contract specifies conditions for acceptance of the project.
A szerződés meghatározza a projekt átvételének feltételeit.
Acceptance testing is required before payment is made.
Learner examples
The company gave final acceptance after the test.
A vállalat a teszt után véglegesen átvette a munkát.
We wait for acceptance before we send payment.
Megvárjuk a teljesítésigazolást, mielőtt elküldjük a fizetést.
Acceptance happens when the work is good enough.
Meaning
Formal approval in business/technical context
Collocations
final acceptance
|acceptance testing
|certificate of acceptance
Synonyms
approval (General term; less formal than in technical acceptance contexts.)
Antonyms
rejection (Refusal to acknowledge that requirements have been met.)
Themes
business
|law
|technology
|work
Definition
Official agreement that work, goods, or services are good enough.
Formal acknowledgment that goods, services, or work meet the agreed requirements or standards.
Grammar
Dictionary form
acceptance
IPA
GB/æksˈɛptəns/
US/æksˈɛptəns/
Syllables & stress
ac - cept - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cept)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: acceptance
- Plural: acceptance, acceptances
Word family
Forms
acceptances
noun
Core family
accept
verb A2
acceptable
adjective B1
Related words
acceptably
adverb
acceptability
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unacceptable
adjective B1
unacceptably
adverb
Expressions
acceptance rate
1/æksˈɛptəns ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Percentage of applicants accepted
The number of people accepted by a school or program compared to how many apply, shown as a percent.
Examples
- The university has a low acceptance rate.
- Their acceptance rate dropped this year due to high competition.
acceptance speech
1/æksˈɛptəns spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Speech given upon receiving award/honor
A short talk you give when you get a prize or honor.
Examples
- He thanked his family in his acceptance speech.
- Her acceptance speech was full of emotion and gratitude.
letter of acceptance
1/lˈɛtɚ əv æksˈɛptəns/
fixed phrase
Official written notice of acceptance
An official letter saying you have been chosen for a job, school, or program.
Examples
- She was thrilled to receive her letter of acceptance from the university.
- The company sent him a letter of acceptance for the position.