ək.ˈsɛp.təns ˌæk.sɛp.ˈteɪ.ʃən əˈdɑp.ʃən əˈdɒp.ʃən ˈkɹiː.dəns ˈsʌf(ə)ɹəns tɒləˈɹeɪʃən the act of taking something that is offered her acceptance of the gift encouraged him he anticipated their acceptance of his offer the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception its adoption by society the proposal found wide acceptance a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations all people should practice toleration and live together in peace the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true he gave credence to the gossip acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract) a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank the state of being acceptable and accepted torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club