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Definition of Accepting
1. Adjective. Tolerating without protest. "The atmosphere was judged to be more supporting and accepting"
Definition of Accepting
1. Verb. (present participle of accept) ¹
2. Adjective. Characterized by acceptance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Accepting
1. accept [v] - See also: accept
Lexicographical Neighbors of Accepting
Literary usage of Accepting
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Thirty Years' View; Or, A History of the Working of the American Government by Thomas Hart Benton (1856)
"This was done in November, 1842, and Mr. Webster, then Secretary of State under Mr.
Tyler, immediately replied, accepting the proposal, and declaring it to ..."
2. The Federal and State Constitutions: Colonial Charters, and Other Organic by Francis N. Thorpe, United States (1909)
"accepting enabling act. I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance accepting
the terms and conditions of the enabling act as the same has heretofore been ..."
3. The Works of President Edwards by Jonathan Edwards, David Brainerd (1830)
"accepting, in this case, is quitting and parting with, in our wills and inclination.
... That accepting Christ in his kingly office, is doubtless the proper ..."
4. Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant by Ulysses Simpson Grant (1885)
"... PEMBER- TON NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER—accepting THE TERMS—SURRENDER OF VICK.SBURG.
ON the 22d of June positive information was received that Johnston ..."
5. Publications by Scotland Bannatyne Club (Edinburgh, Bannatyne Club (Edinburgh, Scotland) (1854)
"... indeed he was its main promoter or founder; and Thomson was chosen vice-
president though absent, Scott standing sponsor for his accepting the office. ..."
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