accepted

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adjective

ac·​cept·​ed ik-ˈsep-təd How to pronounce accepted (audio)
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Synonyms of acceptednext
: regarded favorably : given approval or acceptance
a fully accepted member of the group
especially : generally approved or used
an accepted convention/practice
a widely accepted theory
acceptedly adverb

accepted

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past tense and past participle of accept

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The 4% rule is generally the accepted guidance to help seniors safely draw down their retirement funds without running out of money over 30 years. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The accepted report, however, did not conclude whether there was a genocide. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 According to a recent survey, 88 percent of Jews believe that Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish, Democratic state — the historically accepted definition of Zionism. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 By taking the same approach as the first movers, Google has legitimised this strategy as the accepted way forward for the wider industry. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accepted

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Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from past participle of accepten "to accept"

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of accepted was in the 15th century

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