The difference between Accept and Dissent

When used as verbs, accept means to receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval, whereas dissent means to disagree.

Accept is also adjective with the meaning: accepted.

Dissent is also noun with the meaning: disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

check bellow for the other definitions of Accept and Dissent

  1. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

  2. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To admit to a place or a group.

    Examples:

    "The Boy Scouts were going to accept him as a member."

  3. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in.

    Examples:

    "I accept the notion that Christ lived."

  4. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To receive as adequate or satisfactory.

  5. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.

    Examples:

    "I accept your proposal, amendment, or excuse."

  6. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To endure patiently.

    Examples:

    "I accept my punishment."

  7. Accept as a verb (transitive, legal, business):

    To agree to pay.

  8. Accept as a verb (transitive):

    To receive officially.

    Examples:

    "to accept the report of a committee"

  9. Accept as a verb (intransitive):

    To receive something willingly.

    Examples:

    "I accept."

  1. Accept as an adjective (obsolete):

    Accepted.

  1. Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

    To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

  2. Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

    To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

  3. Dissent as a verb (obsolete):

    To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Hooker"

  1. Dissent as a noun:

    Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

  2. Dissent as a noun:

    An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

  3. Dissent as a noun (Anglo-American common law):

    A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case

  4. Dissent as a noun (sports):

    A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, of failure to comply.

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