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give in vs accept

accept vs give in

give in and accept both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give in No No Yes No
accept No No Yes No
As verbs, accept is a hypernym of give in; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than give in:
  • give in: consent reluctantly
  • accept: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Other hypernyms of give in include consent, go for.
give in (verb) accept (verb)
consent reluctantly consider or hold as true
yield to another's wish or opinion react favorably to; consider right and proper
tolerate or accommodate oneself to
be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
receive willingly something given or offered
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
admit into a group or community
receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
make use of or accept for some purpose
be designed to hold or take
Difference between give in and accept

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