accepted
[ ak-sep-tid ]
/ ækˈsɛp tɪd /
adjective
generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.: an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.
OTHER WORDS FROM accepted
ac·cept·ed·ly, adverb qua·si-ac·cept·ed, adjective un·ac·cept·ed, adjective well-ac·cept·ed, adjectiveWords nearby accepted
Definition for accepted (2 of 2)
accept
[ ak-sept ]
/ ækˈsɛpt /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to accept an invitation, gift, position, etc. (sometimes followed by of).
Origin of accept
1350–1400; Middle English
accepten < Middle French
accepter < Latin
acceptare, equivalent to
ac-
ac- +
-cep- take, combining form of
cap- +
-t- frequentative suffix
usage note for accept
The verbs
accept and
except are sometimes confused because of their similar pronunciations, especially in rapid speech.
Accept means “to take or receive” (
I accept this trophy ), while
except means “to exclude” (
Certain types of damage are excepted from coverage in this insurance policy ).
OTHER WORDS FROM accept
pre·ac·cept, verb re·ac·cept, verb (used with object)WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH accept
accept except (see usage note at the current entry)Example sentences from the Web for accepted
British Dictionary definitions for accepted (1 of 2)
accepted
/ (əkˈsɛptɪd) /
adjective
commonly approved or recognized; customary; established
Derived forms of accepted
acceptedly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for accepted (2 of 2)
accept
/ (əkˈsɛpt) /
verb (mainly tr)
Derived forms of accept
accepter, nounWord Origin for accept
C14: from Latin
acceptāre, from
ad- to +
capere to take