acceptance

Agreement to take something offered, or approval of a person, idea, or situation.

• His idea gained acceptance.
• Please confirm your acceptance of the offer.
• The new teacher received a warm acceptance from the community.

How to use it: acceptance of someone/something (Public acceptance of the plan has grown.)

Similar words: approval, agreement

Opposites: rejection

Common phrases: acceptance of something, gain acceptance, widespread acceptance, formal acceptance

A formal agreement to pay a written request for payment when the money is due.

• The bill requires the buyer’s acceptance.
• The bank recorded acceptance of the bill of exchange.
• His signature confirmed acceptance and a promise to pay on the due date.

How to use it: acceptance of a bill (Acceptance of the bill makes the signer responsible for payment.)

Similar words: assent

Common phrases: acceptance of something, bank acceptance, written acceptance