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

In his statement, Mr. Perez said he accepted “ultimate responsibility” for his tax problems, while spreading blame to others.

From New York Times

There is a generational component to that, along with the familiar trends of personal economics meaning that people have greater autonomy to move away from the accepted norms in their communities.

From BBC

He accepted responsibility and blame for losses and passed praise on to others when his teams won.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Tully said the four younger defendants were all armed and argued all five people were responsible for their deaths, which the jury accepted.

From BBC

They bought his act as a shaggy sage in shorts and T-shirts, believed his claim that FTX was an almost uniquely “honest” crypto exchange and accepted his donations or invested their own, no questions asked.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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