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acceptance

/əkˈseptəns/noun

उच्चारण अक्सेप्टन्स

स्वीकृति, स्वीकार करना

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noun
  1. 1

    [U, C]

    the act of agreeing to receive or do something that is offered or suggested

    स्वीकृति, स्वीकार करना

    • Please confirm your acceptance of the offer by Monday.
    • The college sent her a letter of acceptance in July.
    • He wrote a short note of acceptance.
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    • The firm sent her a formal letter of acceptance.
    • We wait for his acceptance of our invitation.

    Synonyms agreement approval consent

    Opposite rejection refusal

  2. 2

    [U]

    the process of allowing somebody to become part of a group or society

    (समूह में) स्वीकार्यता, अपनाया जाना

    • It took years for the new idea to gain acceptance.
    • The new girl soon found acceptance among her classmates.
    • The new teacher quickly won the acceptance of his students.
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    • Girls' cricket has gained wider acceptance in recent years.
    • The idea gained acceptance among scientists after more tests.

    Synonyms approval recognition

    Opposite exclusion

  3. 3

    [U]

    the willingness to accept an unpleasant situation without trying to change it

    (स्थिति को) स्वीकार कर लेना, मान लेना

    • Her calm acceptance of the result surprised us.
    • He spoke of his illness with quiet acceptance.
    • With quiet acceptance, he went back to work.
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    • Her acceptance of the situation made it easier for the family.
    • There was no anger, only acceptance.

    Synonyms resignation tolerance

    Opposite resistance denial

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

acceptance of sth

Acceptance of is used for agreeing to receive or approve something such as an offer, an invitation or a result.

'Acceptance of' किसी प्रस्ताव, निमंत्रण या परिणाम को स्वीकार करने के लिए आता है।

  • She wrote a letter of acceptance for the job.
  • Their acceptance of defeat was dignified.

acceptance by / among / from sb

Use by or from for who accepts, and among for the group in which someone is welcomed.

जो स्वीकार करे उसके लिए 'by' या 'from' और जिस समूह में स्वागत हो उसके लिए 'among' आता है।

  • Her acceptance by the team came slowly.
  • The acceptance among villagers of the new school was quick.

gain / win / find acceptance

A new idea, person or product can gain or win acceptance, meaning it becomes approved by most people.

कोई नया विचार, व्यक्ति या उत्पाद 'acceptance' पा सकता है, अर्थात अधिकांश लोगों द्वारा स्वीकृत हो जाता है।

  • Digital payments gained acceptance in small towns.
  • The new rule won wide acceptance.

acceptance (uncountable) / an acceptance (countable)

The noun is mostly uncountable; as a countable noun, an acceptance is a formal reply that says yes.

यह noun प्रायः uncountable है; countable रूप में 'an acceptance' हाँ कहने वाला औपचारिक उत्तर होता है।

  • There was little acceptance of the proposal.
  • We have received fifty acceptances to the wedding.
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adjective + acceptance

generalwidegrudgingreadyunconditionalsocial

  • The plan met with general acceptance.

योजना को सामान्य स्वीकृति मिली।

verb + acceptance

gainwinsignalshowrefuseseek

  • He signalled his acceptance with a nod.

उसने सिर हिलाकर अपनी स्वीकृति दी।

acceptance + noun

speechletterratetestcriteria

  • The winner gave a short acceptance speech.

विजेता ने संक्षिप्त स्वीकृति-भाषण दिया।

acceptance + of + noun

defeatresponsibilityfatetermsoffer

  • His acceptance of responsibility impressed the board.

उसके ज़िम्मेदारी स्वीकारने से बोर्ड प्रभावित हुआ।

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  • The university sent her a letter of acceptance in May.

विश्वविद्यालय ने मई में उसे प्रवेश की स्वीकृति का पत्र भेजा।

  • Acceptance of the truth is the first step to change.

सच्चाई को स्वीकार करना बदलाव की पहली सीढ़ी है।

  • Widows still struggle for acceptance in some communities.

कुछ समुदायों में विधवाएँ आज भी स्वीकृति के लिए संघर्ष करती हैं।

  • The idea gained acceptance after the successful trial.

सफल परीक्षण के बाद वह विचार स्वीकार्य हो गया।

  • His acceptance of the post surprised everyone.

उसके पद स्वीकार कर लेने से सबको आश्चर्य हुआ।

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✗ His acceptance for the offer was quick.

✓ His acceptance of the offer was quick.

Acceptance takes of before the thing accepted.

जिस वस्तु को स्वीकार किया जाए उससे पहले 'acceptance' के बाद 'of' आता है।

✗ There was a wide acceptances of the plan.

✓ There was wide acceptance of the plan.

In this sense acceptance is uncountable, so no article and no plural.

इस अर्थ में 'acceptance' uncountable है, इसलिए article और plural नहीं लगते।

✗ I am waiting for your acceptation.

✓ I am waiting for your acceptance.

Acceptation is a rare, specialised word for the accepted meaning of a word; the common noun is acceptance.

'Acceptation' शब्द के स्वीकृत अर्थ के लिए दुर्लभ शब्द है; सामान्य noun 'acceptance' है।

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Acceptance and approval look close but differ in what kind of agreement they show.

'Acceptance' और 'approval' मिलते-जुलते हैं, पर वे किस प्रकार की सहमति दिखाते हैं, इसमें अंतर है।

acceptance

Taking or agreeing to something offered, or receiving it as normal.

प्रस्तावित बात को लेना या मानना, या उसे सामान्य रूप में स्वीकार करना।

  • Acceptance of the invitation was sent by post.

approval

A positive opinion or official permission.

सकारात्मक राय या आधिकारिक अनुमति।

  • The plan needs approval from the board.

consent

Permission to do something, especially from someone with authority or rights.

अधिकार रखने वाले व्यक्ति की ओर से कुछ करने की अनुमति।

  • He needs the consent of his parents.
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