receive acceptance

[rɪˈsiːv əkˈsɛptəns]
verb phrase
receber aceitação
1. to be accepted or approved by someone; to have one's proposal, application, or idea approved
The startup hopes to receive acceptance from the venture capital firm.
A startup espera receber aceitação da empresa de capital de risco.
2. to be welcomed or recognized as legitimate or valid
Her research finally began to receive acceptance within the academic community.
Sua pesquisa finalmente começou a receber aceitação dentro da comunidade acadêmica.
3. to obtain approval or consent from an authority or decision-maker
The proposal will likely receive acceptance at tomorrow's board meeting.
A proposta provavelmente receberá aceitação na reunião do conselho de amanhã.
In Brazilian business culture, 'receber aceitação' is commonly used in professional contexts when discussing project approvals, business proposals, and organizational decisions. In the USA, this phrase reflects the importance of institutional validation and approval processes in corporate and academic environments.
NYC Slang
get the green light, get props, get co-signed
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gain approvalobtain acceptanceachieve recognitionwin approvalbe approvedbe accepted
Antonyms / Antônimos
face rejectionreceive denialbe rejectedencounter disapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
receber aceitação
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
receber aceitação / ganhar aprovação
common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
receber aceitação
used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
receber aceitação / ser aceito
slightly more common to use passive voice

Related Words

acceptanceapprovalrecognitionvalidationendorsementconsent

Related Idioms & Phrases

receive acceptance with open arms
receive widespread acceptance
receive universal acceptance
finally receive acceptance
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