# acceptable vs acceptance

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### acceptable
*adjective · IPA /əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ · frequency rank #4,503*
Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.

### acceptance
*noun · IPA /əkˈsɛp.təns/ · frequency rank #5,469*
The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

## Source
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