Read the dictionary definition of accept. All definitions for this word.
1. tolerate or accommodate oneself to
1. I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions
2. I swallowed the insult
3. She has learned to live with her husband's little idiosyncrasies
2. consider or hold as true
1. I cannot accept the dogma of this church
2. accept an argument
3. be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
1. The cow accepted the bull
4. react favorably to; consider right and proper
1. People did not accept atonal music at that time
2. We accept the idea of universal health care
5. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
1. I cannot accept your invitation
2. I go for this resolution
6. make use of or accept for some purpose
1. take a risk
2. take an opportunity
7. receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
8. receive willingly something given or offered
1. The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
2. I won't have this dog in my house!
3. Please accept my present
9. admit into a group or community
1. accept students for graduate study
2. We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
10. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
1. I'll accept the charges
2. She agreed to bear the responsibility
11. be designed to hold or take
1. This surface will not take the dye
