accettare
accept
verb aht-cheht-TAH-reh Common
Origin: from Latin acceptare
Usage Note
Accettare is a regular -are verb meaning to receive or agree to something willingly. Note the double cc pronounced as a hard then soft sound; do not confuse it with accendere ('to turn on') which sounds similar to beginners.
Examples
"Accetto volentieri il tuo invito."
Natural Translation
I gladly accept your invitation.
Literal Translation
I-accept gladly the your invitation.

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