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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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be accepting of

Is 'be accepting' correct? I can't seem to find it in the dictionary?
Are you accepting of the responsibilities that come with dating?
  

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Use this form:

Do you accept the responsibilities that come with dating?
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I heard the other form on tv, is that correct?
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It is ok, but sounds awkward and formal.
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Anonymousaccepting of the responsibilities
You accept responsibilities. You accept a job offer.

Use "accepting of" only where "accepting" is an adjective describing a tolerant attitude toward people or ideas that many people are not tolerant of.

accepting of his daughter's homosexuality
accepting of other religions
accepting of forei
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