accepts

Syllables: ac·cepts/əkˈsɛpts/

accepts is the third-person singular simple present indicative of accept.

accepts is the plural of accept.

Meaning of accept

accept (third-person singular simple present accepts, present participle accepting, simple past and past participle accepted)

(transitive) To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
- Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Psalms 20:3
(transitive) To admit to a place or a group.
- The Boy Scouts were going to accept him as a member.
(transitive) To regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in.
- I accept the notion that Christ lived.
(transitive) To receive as adequate or satisfactory.
(transitive) To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.
- I accept your proposal, amendment, or excuse.
(transitive) To endure patiently.
- I accept my punishment.

What is accepts the third-person singular simple present indicative of?: Accepts is the third-person singular simple present indicative of accept.
How do you pronounce accepts?: Accepts is pronounced /əkˈsɛpts/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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