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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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