Meaning of accepted in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əkˈsɛptəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    accepted

    Definitions

    1. generally approved or compelling recognition

    Examples

    • « several accepted techniques for treating the condition »
    • « his recognized superiority in this kind of work »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. generally agreed upon

    Examples

    • « not subject to dispute »
    • « the accepted interpretation of the poem »
    • « an accepted theory »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. generally accepted or used

    Examples

    • « accepted methods of harmony and melody »
    • « three accepted types of pump »

    Synonyms

  4. 4. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

    Examples

    • « acceptable English usage »

    Synonyms

  5. 5. widely or permanently accepted

    Examples

    • « an accepted precedent »

    Synonyms

  6. 6. widely accepted as true or worthy

    Examples

    • « the accepted wisdom about old age »
    • « a received moral idea »
    • « Received political wisdom says not »
    • « surveys show otherwise- Economist »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « I feel good in my own skin because I've accepted the fact that I'm me. That's what's so great about being alive and being on this planet: Everybody's different. »
    Kelly Osbourne
  • « Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is always there to encourage our hearts and help us understand that He's sufficient for all of our needs. When I accepted this as an absolute truth in my life, I found that my worrying stopped. »
    Charles Stanley
  • « I always had this non-stop drive. I had to keep sending stories out and every once in awhile I'd get something accepted or get the little trickle of positive feedback. »
    Kevin J. Anderson
  • « Could a government dare to set out with happiness as its goal? Now that there are accepted scientific proofs, it would be easy to audit the progress of national happiness annually, just as we monitor money and GDP. »
    Polly Toynbee
  • « Maybe I am a little bit guilty of trying to convince myself that I am cool to this point - even today. But I am so much more healthy than I used to be in my twenties, because I was not accepted at all. »
    Donny Osmond

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