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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Nearly half of his submissions to the Salon were accepted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Bass, 73, thanked her supporters and said she accepted the decision of the voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Qatar is leading negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with Tehran presenting a de-escalation plan that has yet to be accepted by Trump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
But he also said that he accepted the results of the election, telling The New York Times that he was "absolutely willing to accept" them.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
I sent Dad a text, telling him that I was reoffered my spot and that I accepted it, and that I hoped he’d be happy for me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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