accepts

1. consider or hold as trueExamples: "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument"Synonyms: acceptAntonyms: reject

2. receive willingly something given or offeredExamples: "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"; "I won't have this dog in my house!"; "Please accept my present"Synonyms: accept, have, takeAntonyms: refuse

3. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably toExamples: "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution"Synonyms: accept, consent, go forAntonyms: refuse

4. react favorably to; consider right and properExamples: "People did not accept atonal music at that time"; "We accept the idea of universal health care"Synonyms: accept

5. admit into a group or communityExamples: "accept students for graduate study"; "We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member"Synonyms: accept, admit, take, take on

6. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another personExamples: "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"Synonyms: accept, assume, bear, take over