Collocations for accept - verb
1. take/receive
ADV.
gladly, graciously, gratefully, willingly
She graciously accepted my apology.
She graciously accepted my apology.
reluctantly
VERB + ACCEPT
be glad to, be happy to | be reluctant to, be unwilling to | be unable to
I am unfortunately unable to accept your kind invitation.
I am unfortunately unable to accept your kind invitation.
PREP.
from
I accepted the gift from my sister.
I accepted the gift from my sister.
2. agree/admit
ADV.
readily
Some people readily accept that they may have to pay for medical treatment.
Some people readily accept that they may have to pay for medical treatment.
fully
VERB + ACCEPT
be happy to, be prepared to, be ready to, be willing to | be reluctant to, be unwilling to | be unable to, refuse to | can/cannot, could (not), will/won''t, would (not)
The university cannot accept responsibility for items lost or stolen on its premises.
The university cannot accept responsibility for items lost or stolen on its premises.
be forced to
PHRASES
be commonly/generally/universally/widely accepted
It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success.
It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success.