accepted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- acceptedly adverb
- quasi-accepted adjective
- unaccepted adjective
- well-accepted adjective
Etymology
Origin of accepted
Example Sentences
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Now, property records show that Plaza has accepted an offer on the home, although it is currently unclear what price has been agreed with the buyer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
In an agonizing twist, just as the show had gotten underway, Jordan received word she had been accepted by a professional ballet company.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
With exam season fast approaching, students and their families accepted that future generations, rather than the current cohort, would be most likely to benefit from permanent staff recruitment.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Cheng "gladly accepted" the invitation to lead a delegation to China, her party said in a statement, confirming a Xinhua report.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
On June 16, 1775, he accepted the job.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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