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

He recently accepted a Justice Department request to send up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.

From Los Angeles Times

"It is imperative that the panel's recommendations aren't rubber-stamped but instead are rigorously and scientifically reviewed before being accepted or rejected," she wrote.

From BBC

Defence minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israeli military activity would "intensify" until Hamas accepted Israel's conditions to end the war, threatening that the armed group would be "destroyed" otherwise.

From BBC

He was worried he would receive a penalty, but stewards immediately reviewed the incident and accepted there was nothing he could do.

From BBC

Writing to the PM, Rayner said she accepted she "did not meet the highest standards" when purchasing her property.

From BBC

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• established 
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• received 
• recognized www.thesaurus.com
• sanctioned 
• time-honored 
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• welcomed www.thesaurus.com