Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: accept (Verb). To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval. accept (Verb). To admit to a place or a group. The boy scouts were going to accept him as a member. accept (Verb). To regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in. cannot accept the dogma of this church; accept an argument. accept, take, have (verb). receive willingly something given or offered. The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!; Please accept my present.