- F. accepter, L. acceptare, freq. of accipere; ad + capere to take; akin to E. heave
- To receive with a consenting mind (something offered); as, to accept a gift; -- often followed by of.If you accept them, then their worth is great.To accept of ransom for my son.She accepted of a treat.
- To receive with favor; to approve.The Lord accept thy burnt sacrifice.Peradventure he will accept of me.
- To receive or admit and agree to; to assent to; as, I accept your proposal, amendment, or excuse.
- To take by the mind; to understand; as, How are these words to be accepted?
- ComTo receive as obligatory and promise to pay; as, to accept a bill of exchange.
- In a deliberate body, to receive in acquittance of a duty imposed; as, to accept the report of a committee. [This makes it the property of the body, and the question is then on its adoptionTo receive; take; admit. See Receive.
