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

Derived Forms

• acˈceptedly, adverb

Other Words From

• ac·cept·ed·ly adverb
• qua·si-ac·cept·ed adjective
• un·ac·cept·ed adjective
• well-ac·cept·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accepted¹

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The teaching unions in Northern Ireland accepted a previous pay deal in March 2024, but that was a backdated one covering the years from 2021 to 2024.

From BBC

Sara Sharif’s father has accepted “full responsibility” for her death, a court has heard.

From BBC

For example, the state allows ballots to be accepted seven days after the election, but only if they are postmarked on or before the election.

From Los Angeles Times

Kapadia was accepted on her second try and, after graduating in 2018, secured a residency to begin writing what became “All We Imagine as Light.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lineker told Esquire magazine in an interview published earlier this month that he accepted he will "have to slow down at some point".

From BBC

Related Words

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