accepted
/ək'septid/
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.
Adjective
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generally approved or compelling recognition
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several accepted techniques for treating the condition
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his recognized superiority in this kind of work
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