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Learn the meaning, usage, and history of the word accepted, which means regarded favorably or given approval. Find synonyms, related phrases, and example sentences from various sources.
ACCEPTED meaning: 1. generally agreed to be satisfactory or right: 2. generally agreed to be satisfactory or right: . Learn more.
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Accepted definition: generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.. See examples of ACCEPTED used in a sentence.
- [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.
accept something They accepted the court's decision. The judge refused to accept his evidence. He accepted all the changes we proposed. Are you willing to accept the challenge? accept something from somebody She won't accept advice from anyone. accept something for something My article has been accepted for publication. opposite reject
accepted: 1 adj generally approved or compelling recognition “several accepted techniques for treating the condition” Synonyms: recognised , recognized acknowledged recognized or made known or admitted
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb accept, which means to receive or take willingly, to agree or assent, or to recognize as true or normal. See also related phrases, articles, and legal definitions of accept.
