accepted

adjective

ac·​cept·​ed ik-ˈsep-təd How to pronounce accepted (audio)
ak-
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

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That's among the reasons behind such things as the event for accepted students at Amherst. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 16 May 2026 Returning to the present, even just embryo screening as part of the process of having kids is now much more accepted than in the past. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 The stock is at $314 with an accepted buyout offer at $320. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 May 2026 This detail indicates that mercury was an accepted treatment for leprosy, but was less accessible to those with fewer means. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for accepted

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

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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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accepted. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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