accepted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- acceptedly adverb
- quasi-accepted adjective
- unaccepted adjective
- well-accepted adjective
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."
Vocabulary lists containing accepted
Example Sentences
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A new theoretical study, accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters, suggests a very different strategy.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
The judge accepted each explanation as race neutral and moved on.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
When no Ubers accepted their requests, the couple said they "had no choice" but to start walking to the venue.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
"Iran will feel more comfortable in Islamabad which is why it accepted Pakistan's mediation," said Durrani, the former ambassador, adding Pakistan could help the two sides resolve outstanding differences.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
When his mother asked Gerda to meet her for lunch, Gerda accepted the invitation.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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