Unlock the Surprising Difference Between Accept and Except That Confuses Everyone!

Unlock the Surprising Difference Between Accept and Except That Confuses Everyone!

Accept

Accept means to take or receive, agree or consent, undertake responsibility, or reconcile oneself to something. In a sense, it means to acknowledge. You can’t accept something without acknowledging it, except in some very far-out circumstances. Since both words start with ac, it should be easy to remember that if acknowledgment is involved, then accept belongs in your sentence.

Which sentence below is correct?

I accept your proposal.

I except your proposal.

Is the proposal acknowledged? Then choose accept.

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