Accept and Own

Accept

Accept verb - To agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly.

Own is a synonym for accept. In some cases you can use "Own" instead a verb "Accept".

Own

Own verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

Accept is a synonym for own in admit topic. Sometimes you can use "Accept" instead a verb "Own".

Common collocations

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