Accept, agree, assume (responsibility, etc.)

Agree, acknowledge

Example:

1. It is generally believed that smoking is harmful to health.

It is generally believed that smoking is harmful to health.

The police are not allowed to accept rewards.

The police are not allowed to accept tips.

They admitted that they were responsible for the accident.

They admitted responsibility for the accident.

Can we believe that his story is true?

Can we believe that he is telling the truth?

This machine only accepts coins of 10p.

This machine only accepts coins of10p.

6. Do you accept checks?

Do you accept checks?

I can't accept that he is to blame.

I don't think he can be blamed.

She gave him a lift and he accepted.

She gave him a ride in her car, and he was very grateful.