“I expect your apology — go ahead and apologise.”
Confusables Entry 1426 / 1605 60-second read
Accept vs. Expect
To receive willingly versus to anticipate.
The comparisoni
“I accept your apology — go ahead and apologise. ACCEPT means to receive. EXPECT means to anticipate something will happen.”
The ruleii
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ACCEPT = receive. EXPECT = anticipate.
Sound similar but mean opposite directions: ACCEPT = take in. EXPECT = look forward to (or assume). "I accept that I'm wrong" vs "I expect rain tomorrow."
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Accept what came. Expect what comes.