accepted

[ak-sep-tid, ik-]

adjective

1. generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc..

   an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.

accepted

/ əkˈsɛptɪd /

adjective

1. commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

Other Word Forms

• acceptedly adverb
• quasi-accepted adjective
• unaccepted adjective
• well-accepted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accepted¹

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Mr Donald said he phoned him afterwards and accepted he owed him the money.

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The Welsh government said it accepted Estyn's recommendations including more training for staff and national guidance on implementing AI in education.

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The MoD has accepted "primary causation" in his case, but disputes how much he should receive.

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Hours later he said he had accepted Macron's request to stay on for another 48 hours to hold last-ditch talks with political parties "for the stability of the country".

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Its figures are widely accepted by the United Nations and other international bodies as being accurate.

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Related Words

• acknowledged 
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• authorized 
• confirmed 
• conventional 
• customary 
• endorsed www.thesaurus.com
• established 
• fashionable 
• popular 
• preferred www.thesaurus.com
• received 
• recognized www.thesaurus.com
• sanctioned 
• time-honored 
• universal 
• welcomed www.thesaurus.com