aanvaard
Aanvaard is a Dutch verb meaning to accept, approve, or acknowledge as valid. It is used in a range of contexts, from everyday situations such as accepting invitations or offers to more formal or legal settings where something is recognised as legitimate or binding. The verb can express taking responsibility, agreeing to terms, or recognizing a statement as true.
In common usage, aanvaarden denotes deliberate acceptance, sometimes with implications of agreement or consent. Examples include
Grammatical notes: present tense forms are ik aanvaard, jij aanvaardt, hij aanvaardt, wij aanvaarden, jullie aanvaarden,
Related terms include accepteren (to accept, often with broader or less formal nuance) and aanvaarding (the