accepted

/ək'septid/

Thân thiện

The committee accepted the proposal with enthusiasm.

Definition

Adjective 1. Generally approved or compelling recognition: Widely agreed upon or acknowledged as valid, proper, or correct by a group or society. 2. Received as adequate or satisfactory: Taken or received willingly, especially into a group or as a standard.

Usage

The adjective "accepted" describes something that has gained general approval, recognition, or consent. It is often used to describe established norms, standards, practices, or ideas.

Examples

• The theory is now accepted by the scientific community.
• It is an accepted fact that exercise improves health.
• She felt accepted by her new colleagues.
• This is the accepted way to format a business letter.

Advanced Usage

• "Universally accepted": Accepted by everyone, without exception.
  • There is no universally accepted definition of art.
• "Widely accepted": Accepted by a large majority.
  • This is a widely accepted practice in the industry.
• "Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)": A standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting.

Variants and Related Words

• Accept (verb): To receive or agree to something willingly.
  • She decided to accept the job offer.
• Acceptance (noun): The action of consenting to receive or undertake something; the process of being received as adequate or valid.
  • His acceptance into the university was a great achievement.
• Acceptable (adjective): Able to be agreed on; suitable.
  • The quality of his work is acceptable.

Synonyms

• Acknowledged: Recognized as being true or existing.
• Approved: Officially agreed to or believed to be good.
• Recognized: Identified from previous knowledge; acknowledged.
• Conventional: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
• Standard: Used or accepted as normal or average.

Antonyms

• Rejected: Dismissed as inadequate or unacceptable.
• Disputed: Argued about; not agreed upon.
• Unconventional: Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.

Idioms and Phrases

• Accepted wisdom: A belief or opinion that is generally held to be true.
  • The accepted wisdom was that the economy would continue to grow.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. generally approved or compelling recognition
   • several accepted techniques for treating the condition
   • his recognized superiority in this kind of work

Từ đồng nghĩa

• recognized
• recognised