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let vs accept

accept vs let

let is a noun but accept is not a noun.

let and accept both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
let Yes No Yes No
accept No No Yes No
As verbs, accept is a hypernym of let; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than let:
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
  • accept: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Other hypernyms of let include consent, go for.
let (noun) accept (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
let (verb) accept (verb)
leave unchanged consider or hold as true
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition react favorably to; consider right and proper
actively cause something to happen tolerate or accommodate oneself to
consent to, give permission; permit be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen 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 let and accept

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