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.

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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

But De Zerbi faces a battle to be accepted as the club fights to preserve its Premier League status.

From BBC

Coventry has accepted that there are likely to be legal challenges to the IOC's new policy, but she seemed confident that the organisation could defend its position.

From BBC

The Home Office said it had accepted all the recommendations of the review, adding that the move was aimed at ending "the policing of everyday arguments".

From BBC

If Iran is accepted back into the global trading community after the fighting, the resulting supply would lower and stabilize global energy prices, Fink told the BBC.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if I’m accepted, then the metaphorical boat has officially set sail, no putting it off any longer.

From Literature

Related Words

• acknowledged
• approved
• authorized
• confirmed
• conventional
• customary
• endorsed
• established
• fashionable
• popular
• preferred
• received
• recognized
• sanctioned
• time-honored
• universal
• welcomed