Except versus Accept
Students are often guilty of using “accept” when “except” would be more
appropriate and vice versa. “Accept” means to receive something offered or
agree with something or someone. On the other hand, “except” means
excluding something or someone. Hence, the two words are not synonymous.
Here are some common wrong usages of these words and the appropriate
way to use them:
Incorrect:
My mother can tolerate any other behavior from me
accept
stealing from others.
Correct:
My mother can tolerate any other behavior from me
except
stealing from others.
Incorrect: I have no doubt that Bob will
except
this beautiful gift.
Correct:
I have no doubt that Bob will
accept
this beautiful gift.
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