English · Adjectives
accepting
əkˈseptɪŋ
[əkˈseptɪŋ]
willing to accept others
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Ready to receive people or ideas without judgement.
Example
She is accepting of other people's opinions.
She is accepting of other people's opinions.
Etymology
From 'accept', from Latin 'accipere' meaning 'to receive', plus '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes an open, non-judgemental attitude.