English · Culture & Society
acceptance
/əkˈsep.təns/
[/əkˈsep.təns/]
willing reception, approval
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of receiving or agreeing to something, or the welcoming of a person or idea. It can also mean coming to terms with a difficult truth.
Example
After much struggle, she found acceptance among her new colleagues and finally felt at home.
After much struggle, she found acceptance among her new colleagues and finally felt at home.
Etymology
From 'accept', from Latin 'acceptare' (to take willingly), from 'capere' (to take), plus '-ance'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used socially, emotionally, and in formal approval.