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# accept(_:)

Accepts the specified share metadata and returns the accepted share to an awaiting caller.

```
func accept(_ metadata: CKShare.Metadata) async throws -> CKShare
```

## Parameters

`metadata`

The metadata of the share to accept.

## Return Value

The corresponding share for the share metadata.

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