accepted

[ ak-sep-tid ]
/ ækˈsɛp tɪd /

adjective

generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.: an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.

Origin of accepted

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM accepted

ac·cept·ed·ly, adverb qua·si-ac·cept·ed, adjective un·ac·cept·ed, adjective well-ac·cept·ed, adjective

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)

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British Dictionary definitions for accepted (1 of 2)

accepted
/ (əkˈsɛptɪd) /

adjective

commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

Derived forms of accepted

acceptedly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for accepted (2 of 2)

accept
/ (əkˈsɛpt) /

verb (mainly tr)

Derived forms of accept

accepter, noun

Word Origin for accept

C14: from Latin acceptāre, from ad- to + capere to take