Accepteer

Accepteer is the singular informal imperative form of the Dutch verb accepteren, meaning to accept. It is used to command or request someone to accept something, to grant consent, or to acknowledge an offer, statement, or situation. The verb accepteren has broader forms in the present tense, such as ik accepteer, jij accepteert, hij accepteert, and it also appears in past tense as accepteerde and past participle as geaccepteerd. The infinitive is accepteren, and related nouns include acceptatie (the act or state of accepting) and aanvaarding (a nearer synonym in some contexts).

Etymology and related forms: Accepteren and accepteren stem from Dutch adoption of the French accepter, which itself derives from Latin acceptare, meaning to take, receive, or approve. The Dutch verb is closely related to English accept, sharing the same Latin root through historical contact.

Usage and nuances: Accepteer is commonly used in practical contexts such as accepting an offer, terms, or conditions (Accepteer het aanbod; De voorwaarden accepteren). It can also describe accepting a person as a member (iemand als lid accepteren) or accepting information or a situation (Het feit accepteren). In more formal Dutch, aanvaarden is often used as a near-synonym, especially in written language or when emphasizing formal approval. The negative form is accepteer niet, or more commonly, accepteer dit niet.

See also: Accept (etymology and cognates), aanvaarden, acceptatie, accept.