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

Some accepted severance and began new chapters. —Marie Quintana, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

As the plane continued to climb, the pilot continued asking air traffic control for guidance and accepted directions to complete a left turn, per the report. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

Deposit $5 or more into your account with an accepted payment method. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

Risks and legalities LSD is classified as a Schedule I drug, which means it’s considered to have high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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