accept

əkˈsɛpt
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Translation of accept into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

interaction

receive something offered willingly
  • She accepted the gift with a smile.Sie nahm das Geschenk mit einem Lächeln an.
2.

agreement

agree to a proposal or request
  • He accepted the job offer yesterday.Er akzeptierte das Jobangebot gestern.
3.

belief

believe an idea or statement is true
  • They accepted the theory after much debate.Sie akzeptierten die Theorie nach langer Debatte.
4.

responsibility

take responsibility or blame for something
  • She accepted the blame for the mistake.Sie übernahm die Schuld für den Fehler.
5.

groups

admit someone into a group or organization
  • The club accepted new members last week.Der Verein nahm letzte Woche neue Mitglieder auf.
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Expressions with accept: examples in English and translations in German

hinnehmen
akzeptieren
You shouldn't accept at face value everything you read online.
Nimm es, wie es kommt
She decided to accept it as it comes without worry.
mit Begeisterung annehmen
freudig entgegennehmen
She accepted the opportunity with open arms.
die Schuld auf sich nehmen
He refused to accept the blame for the failed project.
die Verantwortung übernehmen
die Schuld auf sich nehmen
He accepted responsibility for the broken window.
keine Haftung übernehmen
The company accept no liability for lost items.

Synonyms and analogies of accept in English

Examples of accept in a sentence

  • They accepted the invitation to the wedding.
  • She accepted the invitation to the gala.
  • After much thought, he accepted their terms.
  • She accepted the explanation without question.
  • He accepted the fact that he was wrong.
  • He accepted responsibility for the team's failure.

Translations of "accept" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
akzeptierenv.

The eight hundred pound gorilla can dictate terms that suppliers reluctantly accept.

Der Platzhirsch kann Bedingungen diktieren, die die Zulieferer nur widerwillig akzeptieren.

annehmenv.

Voters are tired of ethically challenged politicians who accept gifts from powerful lobbyists.

Wähler sind müde von skrupellosen Politikern, die Geschenke von mächtigen Lobbyisten annehmen.

nehmenv.

Please accept my warmest wishes and many happy returns on this occasion.

Bitte nehmen Sie meine herzlichsten Wünsche und alles Gute zum Geburtstag an.

übernehmenv.

From a single sample to whole cryogenic tanks we accept everything.

Von der einzelnen Probe bis zu kompletten Kryotanks übernehmen wir alles.

hinnehmenv.

Her death he thought he could accept, but not that.

Ihren Tod glaubte er hinnehmen zu können, aber nicht das.

Noun
dieAnnahmenf.

We will accept your offer on behalf of the respective event organizer.

Die Annahme Ihres Angebots erfolgt durch uns für den jeweiligen Veranstalter.

dieAkzeptanznf.

You accept these travel conditions by hooking the confirmation field.

Die Akzeptanz dieser Reisebedingungen erklären Sie durch Anhaken des Bestätigungsfeldes.

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accept: Examples and translations in context

Under no circumstances will we accept late submissions for this important assignment.

Wir werden keinesfalls verspätete Einreichungen für diese wichtige Aufgabe akzeptieren.

At that small market, most vendors only accept payment in hard cash.

Auf diesem kleinen Markt akzeptieren die meisten Händler nur Bezahlung in bar.

Our manager knows what o'clock it is and won't accept vague explanations.

Unser Manager weiß genau, was läuft und akzeptiert keine vagen Erklärungen.

I'm in the wrong here, and I'll accept any consequences.

Ich bin hier im Unrecht und werde jede Konsequenz akzeptieren.

I won't accept the slightest excuse for being late today.

Ich werde heute keine noch so kleine Ausrede für Verspätungen akzeptieren.

Honestly, get over yourself and accept that mistakes happen to everyone sometimes.

Ganz ehrlich, reiß dich zusammen und akzeptiere, dass jedem mal Fehler passieren.

The teacher said that under no circumstances would she accept plagiarism in essays.

Die Lehrerin sagte, dass sie keinesfalls Plagiate in Aufsätzen akzeptieren würde.

His proposal offered a middle ground that both sides could accept without hesitation.

Sein Vorschlag bot einen Kompromiss, den beide Seiten ohne zu zögern akzeptieren konnten.

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