accept - to agree to receive someone or something; to give approval; to believe something is true, or to believe in something

    My sister was always accepted in school.
    Our dogs accept our cat as part of the pack.
    I was not going to accept the contract of the cell phone company.
    We hope we get accepted to the new housing complex.
    I am going to accept the offer to sell my car.

except - to exclude; to specify as being an exception; not including someone or something

    I eat all kinds of food except meat.
    We can come to see you any day except on Monday.
    You can travel on any train except the express train.
    We like all our teachers except our English teacher.
    You can use any computer in the room expect my computer