take sth at face value
Definition
C1 to accept something for what it appears to be rather than studying it more closely: I took the offer at face value. I didn't think they might be trying to trick me.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval
(Definition of take sth at face value from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- approve verb (AGREE)
- assent noun
- assent verb
- be ruled by sb idiom
- conclude verb (FINISH)
- consensus noun
- embrace verb (ACCEPT)
- go-ahead noun
- grant verb (ACCEPT)
- grant verb (GIVE)
- grasp verb (TAKE)
- middle ground noun
- mustn't grumble idiom
- respect noun (HONOUR)
- respect verb (HONOUR)
- signatory noun
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