accepted

adjective

ac·​cept·​ed ik-ˈsep-təd 

ak-

: 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

Examples of accepted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Burgess hopes the expansion will allow more families to access a learning environment where students feel supported, accepted and capable of success. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Last year, Porter improved his technique and trusted it, cutting the infractions nearly in half (nine flags, three declined and six accepted). — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Gerhard Richter has excluded some early paintings from his accepted body of work, effectively cutting them out of his official artistic record. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing accepted

• taken/accepted at face value

Rhymes for accepted

• excepted
• intercepted
• unaccepted