accepted
adjective
ac·cept·ed ik-ˈsep-təd 
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: 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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Many ordinary actions that would have serious consequences in prison are an accepted part of everyday life now. 
Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 Admissions yield measures the percentage of accepted students who choose to attend, and a higher number is a sign of a healthy enrollment. Emma Whitford, Forbes, 9 June 2022 In Austin this month, UT’s McCombs school held a preview weekend for accepted students, introducing them to the business school’s faculty and facilities and talked up the value of the M.B.A. network. Lindsay Ellis, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 The accepted students were due to spend the whole weekend getting a taste of the college lifestyle. Francesca Street, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022 She's also spoken out publicly against the efficacy of masks in slowing the spread of COVID-19, an opinion that goes against accepted medical norms. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2022 But the true beauty of the film will be what Carl has done, quietly but so powerfully, to integrate society and make all feel accepted and welcome. The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2022 Moreover, many feel only somewhat safe, accepted and comfortable at work. Neha Mirchandani, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 But the National Bureau of Economic Research, the most accepted arbiter of recession dating, has never officially adopted that definition. Nr Editors, National Review, 28 July 2022 See More
Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 Admissions yield measures the percentage of accepted students who choose to attend, and a higher number is a sign of a healthy enrollment. Emma Whitford, Forbes, 9 June 2022 In Austin this month, UT’s McCombs school held a preview weekend for accepted students, introducing them to the business school’s faculty and facilities and talked up the value of the M.B.A. network. Lindsay Ellis, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 The accepted students were due to spend the whole weekend getting a taste of the college lifestyle. Francesca Street, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022 She's also spoken out publicly against the efficacy of masks in slowing the spread of COVID-19, an opinion that goes against accepted medical norms. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2022 But the true beauty of the film will be what Carl has done, quietly but so powerfully, to integrate society and make all feel accepted and welcome. The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2022 Moreover, many feel only somewhat safe, accepted and comfortable at work. Neha Mirchandani, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 But the National Bureau of Economic Research, the most accepted arbiter of recession dating, has never officially adopted that definition. Nr Editors, National Review, 28 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from past participle of accepten "to accept"
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing accepted
accepted 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in established
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- established
- tried
- actual
- real
- genuine
- material
- indisputable
- undeniable
- experimental
- factual
- empiric
- hard
- empirical
- verifiable
- tried-and-true
- objective
- demonstrable
- provable
- experiential
- existential
- observational
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- theoretical
- theoretic
- speculative
- hypothetical
- conjectural
- unsubstantiated
- unproven
- unempirical
- nonempirical
- metaphysical
- visionary
- transcendentalist
2
as in authorized
Synonyms & Similar Words
- authorized
- sanctioned
- correct
- official
- certified
- polite
- seemly
- respectable
- proper
- decorous
- ritual
- genteel
- nice
- orthodox
- conventional
- ritualistic
- formal
- formalistic
- ceremonial
- regular
- routine
- systematic
- ceremonious
- orderly
- methodical
- methodic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- informal
- unorthodox
- unconventional
- casual
- unofficial
- unauthorized
- incorrect
- irregular
- unsuitable
- unhappy
- unfit
- improper
- inappropriate
- unceremonious
- freewheeling
- unbecoming
- inept
- unseemly
- indecorous
- infelicitous
- unapt
- graceless
accepted
2 of 2verb
1
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins Synonyms & Similar Words
- had
- took
- adopted
- confirmed
- sanctioned
- tolerated
- welcomed
- ratified
- warranted
- embraced
- swallowed
- supported
- countenanced
- okayed
- abided
- endured
- stood
- brooked
- sustained
- shouldered
- stuck out
- stomached
- abode
- sweat out
- bore
- acceded (to)
- assented (to)
- consented (to)
- conceded (to)
- succumbed (to)
- surrendered (to)
- capitulated (to)
- submitted (to)
- acquiesced (to)
- yielded (to)
- bowed (to)
- sweated out
- gave in (to)
- OK'd
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejected
- denied
- refused
- declined
- disapproved
- spurned
- disallowed
- vetoed
- opposed
- protested
- resisted
- negatived
- objected (to)
- dissented (to)
- withstood
- turned down
- contested
- held off
- fought
- combated
- combatted
2
as in tolerated
to have a favorable opinion of her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family Synonyms & Similar Words
- tolerated
- favored
- countenanced
- applauded
- supported
- held with
- went for
- okayed
- liked
- enjoyed
- praised
- upheld
- saluted
- recommended
- lauded
- subscribed (to)
- acclaimed
- sustained
- took kindly to
- approved (of)
- commended
- stood by
- endured
- bore
- cared (for)
- OK'd
- concurred (in)
- assented (to)
- consented (to)
- backed (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- criticized
- condemned
- denounced
- frowned (on or upon)
- disparaged
- censured
- blacklisted
- depreciated
- disliked
- disapproved (of)
- hated
- damned
- opposed
- deprecated
- discountenanced
- detested
- loathed
- reprobated
- minded
- reprehended
- disfavored
- objected (to)
- dissented (from)
3
as in believed
to regard as right or true refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things Synonyms & Similar Words
- believed
- understood
- took
- trusted
- swallowed
- credited
- bought
- assumed
- accounted
- presumed
- accredited
- set store on
- concluded
- set store by
- deduced
- inferred
- supposed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejected
- discredited
- doubted
- questioned
- distrusted
- suspected
- disbelieved
- challenged
- disputed
- mistrusted
- misdoubted
4
as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations Synonyms & Similar Words
- assumed
- shouldered
- embraced
- undertook
- adopted
- endorsed
- bore
- took over
- acquiesced
- upheld
- advocated
- consented
- acceded
- assented
- championed
- backed
- agreed
- supported
- reaccepted
- espoused
- indorsed
- stood by
- took up
- reassumed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejected
- repudiated
- refused
- withdrew
- disavowed
- disowned
- renounced
- retracted
- disclaimed
- declined
- recanted
- spurned
- abjured
- took back
- avoided
- abandoned
- bypassed
- relinquished
- abstained (from)
- spurned
- refrained (from)
- surrendered
- detoured
- forbore
- unsaid
- forsook
- gave up
- turned down
- backtracked
- backed off
- backed down
- abnegated
5
as in handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult) he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint Synonyms & Similar Words
- tolerated
- handled
- endured
- stood
- took
- sustained
- supported
- absorbed
- met
- swallowed
- stomached
- abided
- countenanced
- brooked
- stuck out
- bided
- wore
- pocketed
- stood for
- allowed
- permitted
- went
- hacked
- sweat out
- abode
- bore
- suffered
- lived with
- toughed it out
- acquiesced
- sweated out
- bode
- respected
- lumped (it)
- capitulated
- reconciled (to)
- assented (to)
- submitted (to)
- consented (to)
- agreed (with or to)
- yielded (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejected
- refused
- dismissed
- declined
- repudiated
- spurned
- opposed
- resisted
- contested
- fought
- avoided
- escaped
- missed
- combated
- evaded
- eluded
- bypassed
- circumvented
- combatted
- turned down
- dodged
- abstained (from)
- refrained (from)
- forbore