accept that

phrase

: to consider (something) to be true

He was unwilling to acceptthat he could no longer play as he once had.

Examples of accept that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Cite this Entry

Style

“Accept that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accept%20that. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

perfunctory

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

accept that

phrase

Examples of accept that in a Sentence

Browse Nearby Words

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

'Accept' vs 'Except': Two Verbs, One...

Cite this Entry