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  2. The meaning of ACCEPTED is regarded favorably : given approval or acceptance; especially : generally approved or used. How to use accepted in a sentence.

  3. Accepted definition: generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.. See examples of ACCEPTED used in a sentence.

  4. generally agreed to be satisfactory or right: "Speed bump " now seems to be the generally accepted term for those ridges in the road that slow traffic down. Synonym. recognized. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Suitable and acceptable. able.

    • [intransitive, transitive] to willingly take something that is offered; to say “yes” to an offer, invitation, etc. He asked me to marry him and I accepted.
    • [transitive] to receive something as suitable or good enough accept something This machine only accepts coins. Will you accept a check? accept something for something My article has been accepted for publication.
    • [transitive] to agree to or approve of something accept something They accepted the court's decision. He accepted all the changes we proposed. Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice.
    • [transitive] accept something to admit that you are responsible or to blame for something He accepts full responsibility for what happened. You have to accept the consequences of your actions.
  5. Synonyms for ACCEPTED: established, tried, actual, real, genuine, indisputable, factual, undeniable; Antonyms of ACCEPTED: theoretical, theoretic, speculative, hypothetical, conjectural, unsubstantiated, unproven, unempirical.

  6. accept to be satisfied with something that has been done, decided or suggested: They accepted the court’s decision. approve to officially agree to a plan, suggestion or request: The committee unanimously approved the plan.

  7. The meaning of ACCEPT is to receive (something offered) willingly. How to use accept in a sentence.

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