acceptance
Saying yes graciously
Acceptance is the act of receiving something offered or agreeing to something proposed: acceptance of a job offer, acceptance of an apology.
It extends to approval or favorable reception: The theory gained wide acceptance.
In a more personal sense, acceptance means coming to terms with difficult realities rather than fighting them: acceptance of loss, radical acceptance.
An acceptance is also a formal agreement to pay a draft or bill of exchange.
State of fitting in
- inclusionBeing made part
- peerOne of similar standing
- in-groupExclusive social cluster
- popularityMass public favor
approval · validation · conformity · membership · community · rejection · ostracism · clique
Perceiving something as known
- admissionEntry or confession
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
concession · acquiescence · avowal · acknowledgment · conceding · admittance · disclosure · confession
Generous treatment of guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- opennessQuality of being accessible
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
embrace · reception · inclusion · belonging · invitation · inclusiveness · fellowship · community
Formal expression of support
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- consentVoluntary agreement given
certification · accreditation · greenlight · go-ahead · thumbs-up · blessing · permission · adoption
Cease resistance, yield
- submissionYielding to another's will
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- capitulationComplete yielding to demands
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
fatalism · passivity · reconciliation · serenity · equanimity · composure · forbearance · patience
Trust without proof
- convictionFirmly held belief
- trustConfidence in another
- credenceAcceptance as true
- assentFormal expression of approval
doctrine · dogma · tenet · creed · orthodoxy · subscription · adherence · devotion
State of varied elements
- inclusionBeing made part
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- broad-mindednessOpenness to differing views
nonjudgmental · embrace · liberality · forbearance · pluralism · coexistence · live-and-let-live · respect
Entry or confession
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- admittancePermission to enter
- entryAccess or submission
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
qualification · matriculation · onboarding · induction · initiation · registration · placement
belonging
State of fitting in
popularity · approval · validation · conformity · membership · community · rejection · ostracism · clique · mainstream
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- admissionEntry or confession
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
affirmation · concession · acquiescence · avowal · acknowledgment · conceding · admittance · disclosure · confession · owning
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- opennessQuality of being accessible
cordiality · embrace · reception · inclusion · belonging · invitation · inclusiveness · fellowship · community
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- authorizationFormal permission granted
consent · certification · accreditation · greenlight · go-ahead · thumbs-up · blessing · permission · adoption · clearance
surrender
Cease resistance, yield
- submissionYielding to another's will
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- capitulationComplete yielding to demands
acquiescence · fatalism · passivity · reconciliation · serenity · equanimity · composure · forbearance · patience · endurance
faith
Trust without proof
- convictionFirmly held belief
- trustConfidence in another
- credenceAcceptance as true
assent · doctrine · dogma · tenet · creed · orthodoxy · subscription · adherence · devotion · buy-in
diversity
State of varied elements
- inclusionBeing made part
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- understandingMental comprehension of something
broad-mindedness · nonjudgmental · embrace · liberality · forbearance · pluralism · coexistence · live-and-let-live · respect · empathy
admission
Entry or confession
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- admittancePermission to enter
- entryAccess or submission
eligibility · qualification · matriculation · onboarding · induction · initiation · registration · placement
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, welcome
- things people wantmoney, love, happiness, success, health
- agreementagree, accord, yes, yeah, yep
- Coping Strategiesavoidance, coping, stress management, denial, rationalization
- emotional changehealing, heartbreak, falling in love, grief, recovery
- forgivenessforgiveness of sins, redemption, absolve, mercy, grace
acceptancerejection
Denial of acceptance
refusal · denial · declination · rebuff · spurning
acceptanceexclusion
Being barred from participation
rejection · ostracism · banishment · expulsion · shunning
acceptancedenial
Refusal to accept reality
resistance · rejection · disbelief · non-acceptance · avoidance
- acceptance speechRemarks after winning
- acceptance letterOfficial enrollment confirmation
- self acceptanceEmbracing your whole being
- college acceptanceUniversity enrollment approval
- acceptance speechesThanks given when honored
- social acceptanceBeing welcomed by peers