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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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Harrison Ford received a standing ovation Sunday as he accepted the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award.

From Los Angeles Times

“I wasn’t expecting this at all,” Jordan said as he accepted his award Sunday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

The findings have been accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters and will appear in the March 11 issue.

From Science Daily

Tanking, as the practice is known, has been a grudgingly accepted reality of the NBA for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Thank you so much for believing in me when I didn't really believe in myself sometimes," an emotional Dean said as she accepted the best album accolade.

From Barron's

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