The company will not accept to buy new machines.
The company will not agree to buy new machines.
You accept someone's advice, opinion, or suggestion BUT you agree (=
say you are willing) to do something. Compare: 'I accepted her
suggestion and agreed to see the doctor that evening.'
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The driver did not accept me to get on the bus.
The driver did not allow me to get on the bus.
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We can't accept a motorway to be built through our town.
We can't allow a motorway to be built through our town.
You allow l permit someone to do something, or let them do it: 'Many
parents do not allow l permit their children to watch violent films.' 'Many
parents do not let their children watch violent films.'
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