Acceptance - English meaning

verb

Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

Usage examples:

I managed to acquire all the books i needed

verb

Present participle of acquire

Usage examples:

He acquired the firm in 2008., i was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket., i seem to have acqu…

verb

To get or obtain something

Usage examples:

From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth., newly acquired i was wearing a newly ac…

noun

The action or fact of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own, or the fact of being adopted.

Usage examples:

She placed a child for adoption when she was a teenager

noun

The act of taking another person's child legally into your family to raise as your own child

Usage examples:

[ c ] the agency handles about a hundred adoptions a year., the adoption of a different insurance c…

noun

The process of starting to use a new method, system, law, etc.

Usage examples:

The adoption of tougher credit standards by mortgage lenders is making it hard for borrowers to qua…

noun

The action or process of affirming something.

Usage examples:

He nodded in affirmation

noun

A statement or sign that something is true

Usage examples:

We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act., the reports are an affirmation th…

noun

The act of saying yes or of showing that you mean yes

Usage examples:

"sound familiar?" obama said, rousing a chorus of affirmations., she was nodding in affirmation.

noun

The action of approving something.

Usage examples:

The road schemes have been given approval

noun

The feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something

Usage examples:

He showed his approval by smiling broadly., alan is someone who always needs the approval of other …

noun

If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory

Usage examples:

The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval.

noun

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

Usage examples:

They made certain assumptions about the market

noun

A willingness to accept something as true without question or proof

Usage examples:

[ + that clause ] the plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially spe…

noun

Something that you accept as true, although you have no proof

Usage examples:

Make an assumption about sb/sth we tend to make assumptions about our staff's ability based on very…

noun

The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.

Usage examples:

High unemployment figures were further confirmation that the economy was in recession

noun

A statement, often written, that an arrangement or meeting is certain

Usage examples:

A letter of confirmation, we've only received five confirmations for the conference so far., we wil…

noun

A statement or proof that something is true

Usage examples:

We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties., her confession was no surpri…

verb

Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Usage examples:

Aunt sophie embraced her warmly

noun

An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.

Usage examples:

They were locked in an embrace

verb

To hold someone close to you with your arms to express affection, love, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone

Usage examples:

[ i/t ] they embraced (each other) before saying good-bye., he has wholeheartedly embraced life in …

verb

Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Usage examples:

Aunt sophie embraced her warmly

noun

An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.

Usage examples:

They were locked in an embrace

noun

An act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically.

Usage examples:

Their eager embrace of foreign influences

noun

The action or process of integrating.

Usage examples:

Economic and political integration

noun

The process of combining two or more things into one

Usage examples:

Integration across sth we need to reduce the differences between local units, with the aim of great…

noun

The action or process of successfully joining or mixing with a different group of people

Usage examples:

Racial/cultural integration, to promote integration, several schools' catchment areas were merged.

verb

Get, acquire, or secure (something).

Usage examples:

Adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain

verb

Present participle of obtain

Usage examples:

To obtain permission, first editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain., in the se…

noun

The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

Usage examples:

Ratification of the treaty raised problems in several member states

noun

The act of voting on a decision or signing a written agreement to make it official

Usage examples:

The european parliament's most vital responsibility is ratification of the eu budget., the union ha…

noun

The action of receiving something or the fact of its being received.

Usage examples:

I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter

verb

Mark (a bill) as paid.

Usage examples:

One copy can be receipted and returned to you

verb

Be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Usage examples:

The band will receive a £100,000 advance

verb

Present participle of receive

Usage examples:

Did you receive my letter?, i received a phone call from your mother., they received a visit from t…

verb

Cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.

Usage examples:

She swallowed a mouthful slowly

noun

An act of swallowing something, especially food or drink.

Usage examples:

He downed his drink in one swallow

noun

A migratory swift-flying songbird with a forked tail and long pointed wings, feeding on insects in flight.

Usage examples:

The central aim of our study was to demonstrate that both natural and sexual selection have been im…

verb

Make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task).

Usage examples:

Police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime

noun

The equipment required for a task or sport.

Usage examples:

Fishing tackle

noun

A mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks, or other things for lifting heavy objects.

Usage examples:

They pumped out water and used ropes and tackle to lift and pull pieces of the aircraft apart to co…

noun

The action or process of taking something.

Usage examples:

The taking of life

adjective

(of a person) captivating in manner; charming.

Usage examples:

He was not a very taking person, she felt

verb

Lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold.

Usage examples:

Mrs morgan took another biscuit

noun

The action of drawing or pulling something over a surface, especially a road or track.

Usage examples:

A primitive vehicle used in animal traction

noun

The ability of a wheel or tire to hold the ground without sliding

Usage examples:

I reduce the air pressure in all four tires during winter for better traction on slick, icy roads.,…

noun

A formal pledge or promise to do something.

Usage examples:

I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation

noun

The action of catching up with and passing another vehicle while travelling on the inside.

Usage examples:

The highway code discourages undertaking on motorways

verb

Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.

Usage examples:

A firm of builders undertook the construction work

noun

An instance or manner of greeting someone.

Usage examples:

You will receive a warm welcome

exclamation

Used to greet someone in a polite or friendly way.

Usage examples:

Welcome to the wildlife park

verb

Greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.

Usage examples:

Hotels should welcome guests in their own language

adjective

Behaving in a polite or friendly way to a guest or new arrival.

Usage examples:

The cast and crew were very welcoming

verb

Greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.

Usage examples:

Hotels should welcome guests in their own language

exclamation

Used to give an affirmative response.

Usage examples:

‘do you understand?’ ‘yes.’

noun

An affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting.

Usage examples:

Answering with assured and ardent yeses

adverb

Used to express approval, willingness, or agreement

Usage examples:

"would you like a glass of water?" "yes, please.", "is chambers street in this direction?" "yes, ju…