accepted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of accepted
Explanation
Something that's accepted is considered to be an established fact, or a correct idea. It's accepted among most university students that it's important to get a college degree. While in the United States it's usual for men to wear pants rather than skirts, in Scotland kilts are an accepted clothing choice for men. The accepted way of doing anything depends a great deal on where you are and what group of people you're with, in fact. The adjective accepted comes from the verb accept, "consent to receive," which comes from the Latin acceptare, "take or receive willingly."
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Example Sentences
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So far, White and Lynch have accepted Johnson’s challenge.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The interior department secretary accepted bribes in exchange for awarding oil leases during Warren Harding's presidency in the 1920s, an episode known as the Teapot Dome scandal.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
The group, which began in 1977 when Willis accepted an invitation from producer Jacques Morali and his business partner Henri Belolo, eventually grew to a lineup of six or seven performers.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
To see what happens when a student is not accepted for who they are, look no further than the other plaintiff in Tuesday’s case: L.H.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
In those days the engineers accepted whatever answer I gave them, above the computer.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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