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give vs accept

accept vs give

give is a noun but accept is not a noun.

give and accept both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give Yes No Yes No
accept No No Yes No
As verbs, accept is a hypernym of give; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than give:
  • give: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
  • accept: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Other hypernyms of give include consent, go for.
give (noun) accept (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
give (verb) accept (verb)
proffer (a body part) consider or hold as true
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man react favorably to; consider right and proper
occur tolerate or accommodate oneself to
estimate the duration or outcome of something be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
dedicate give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture receive willingly something given or offered
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
bestow admit into a group or community
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
allow to have or take make use of or accept for some purpose
manifest or show be designed to hold or take
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
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