Accepting
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of receiving, agreeing to, or acknowledging something willingly. It can also mean tolerating or coming to terms with a situation or reality without resistance.
“Accepting constructive criticism is essential for personal growth and professional development.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/
Syllables
ac·cept·ing
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Wordle
Double-C and -ING ending are distinctive; three instances of the letter C
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Scrabble
16 points; excellent value from double-C and -ING suffix combination
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