Dictionary Check: acceptance

"acceptance" is a valid word!

Scrabble 18 points
Words with Friends 23 points

Definition

noun

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

Example: "he gave credence to the gossip"
Synonyms:
noun

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

Example: "its adoption by society"
noun

the state of being acceptable and accepted

Example: "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
Antonyms:
noun

(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

noun

a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

noun

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

Example: "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"

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