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- Dictionaryaccepted/əkˈsɛptɪd/
adjective
- 1. generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct: "he wasn't handsome in the accepted sense"
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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. acceptability. acceptable. acceptably. accordingly. convenience. correctly. correctness.
The meaning of ACCEPTED is regarded favorably : given approval or acceptance; especially : generally approved or used. How to use accepted in a sentence.
Definition of 'accepted' accepted. (ækseptɪd ) 1. adjective [oft adverb ADJECTIVE] Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable. There is no generally accepted definition of life. It is accepted wisdom that science has been partly responsible for the decline of religion.
to agree to take something: Do you accept credit cards? She was in Mumbai to accept an award for her latest novel. I offered her an apology, but she wouldn't accept it. I accept full responsibility for the failure of the plan. The new coffee machines will accept coins of any denomination. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Accepted definition: generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.. See examples of ACCEPTED used in a sentence.
The meaning of ACCEPT is to receive (something offered) willingly. How to use accept in a sentence.
Definition of accepted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that's accepted is considered to be an established fact, or a correct idea. It's accepted among most university students that it's important to get a college degree.
accept means “to take or receive” (I accept this trophy), while except means “to exclude” (Certain types of damage are excepted from coverage in this insurance policy).
to receive or admit formally, as to a college or club. to accommodate or reconcile oneself to: to accept the situation. to regard as true or sound; believe: to accept a claim; to accept Catholicism. Synonyms: acknowledge. to regard as normal, suitable, or usual. to receive as to meaning; understand.
