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acatou

[a.ka.ˈtow]
verb
accepted, complied with, agreed to
1. past tense of 'acatar' - to accept, comply with, or agree to something
He accepted the terms of the contract.
Ele acatou os termos do contrato.
2. to obey or submit to authority, rules, or decisions
The team accepted the referee's decision.
O time acatou a decisão do árbitro.
3. to recognize or acknowledge authority or superiority
She accepted his leadership without question.
Ela acatou sua liderança sem questionar.
Synonyms
aceitouconcordouobedeceureconheceu
Antonyms
rejeitourecusoudesobedeceucontestou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acatou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
acatou
Standard usage, though somewhat formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

acatar a lei
acatar ordens
acatar decisão judicial
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