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accepted

American  
[ak-sep-tid, ik-] / ækˈsɛp tɪd, ɪk- /

adjective

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

    an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.
accepted British  
/ əkˈsɛptɪd /

adjective

  1. commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of accepted

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

Example Sentences

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Unlike the larger earthquakes, where scientists had a single, generally accepted theory about what was happening far below the surface, there were several theories about what caused harmonic tremors.

From Literature

The Dalai Lama said he accepted the award with "gratitude and humility".

From BBC

Bad Bunny and British singer Olivia Dean were among those to comment on immigration as they accepted Grammy awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

From BBC

"I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country to follow their dreams," Bad Bunny said as he accepted his groundbreaking gramophone.

From Barron's

"Meditation: Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama" features artists such as Rufus Wainwright, who accepted the award on behalf of the spiritual leader, and Maggie Rogers.

From Barron's

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