The phrase "accept knowing" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts where one is asked to acknowledge or embrace a certain understanding or awareness.
Example: "In order to move forward, we must accept knowing the risks involved in this decision."
Alternatives: "acknowledge understanding" or "embrace awareness".
I showed it to him and he nonetheless accepted, knowing the numerous problems he would face.
He proposes, less for love than for diplomacy; she accepts, knowing that, however hard it is to leave the motherland, she may never have another chance.
The Republicans invited him and he accepted knowing full well that they are kindred spirits, outspoken opponents of President Obama on matters like abortion rights, same-sex marriage and health insurance coverage for birth control.
Susan is offered the position of principal at a school in Wangaratta and she accepts, knowing that she will have to leave her family.
After the Allied victory, her son, Louis, was offered the post of Viceroy of India, but she was deeply opposed to his accepting, knowing that the position would be dangerous and difficult.
IV patients remained passive and accepting, knowing that the constraints were temporary, and although O2 does not require a high level of competence, user-acceptance remained very low, especially in public places.
Being bitter or cold will just stir up drama, plus being chill with the younger brother might help make their folks more accepting, knowing there are no hard feelings.
He keeps tabs on addicts to see if they are ready to accept help, knowing that he cannot force people into treatment if they are not ready.
We may not know what factors allow one person to survive while another does not, but this does not mean that we should accept never knowing.
The worker decides on whether to accept it knowing the manager's training levels.
