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The accepting team made space for every player to feel welcome.
What does Accepting mean?
Accepting means welcoming people, ideas, or differences without being unkind.
Dictionary definition
Willing to welcome people, ideas, or differences without being unkind.
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What does accepting mean?
Accepting means welcoming people, ideas, or differences without being unkind.
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Which word is closest in meaning to accepting?
Welcoming is a synonym for accepting because it has a similar meaning.
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WordAccepting.
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MeaningAccepting means welcoming people, ideas, or differences without being unkind.
ExampleExample: The accepting team made space for every player to feel welcome.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ak · sep · ting
- Strongest beat
- sep
- Ending
- ting
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sep.
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Synonyms
Words like Accepting
welcomingUse when someone is friendly toward differences.
Antonyms
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judgmentalUse when someone is quick to judge others.
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Look for clues that show someone is open, kind, or welcoming.
Common mix-up
Accepting does not mean agreeing with everything; it means treating others with respect.
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