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

“What a dream this has been,” Wyle said as he accepted his award Sunday night.

From Los Angeles Times

He received a standing ovation as he accepted the award.

From Los Angeles Times

She said he accepted the arson charge, on the basis that it was reckless rather than intentional, but the Crown did not accept that basis of plea.

From BBC

Previously when a school approved a verified change of address, it was mostly automatically accepted.

From Los Angeles Times

Schedule 1 drugs are considered to have no federally accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse and a lack of accepted safety.

From Los Angeles Times

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