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adjective ac·cept·ed \ ik-ˈsep-təd , ak- \

Definition of accepted

: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

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acceptedly

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Recent Examples of accepted from the Web

Accepted forms of payment include cash, check or credit/debit card, with a $3 fee.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The East Hartford Edition," 29 Aug. 2017
In my experience, good pre-contract communication between the buyer and seller leads to more accepted offers and closed transactions.

— gary singer, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Full-price offers not enough in hot housing market," 25 Aug. 2017
Everyone has their own tolerance for risk, and that line can move as technologies become more accepted, said Durant from Milwaukee School of Engineering.

— rick barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Foxconn tied to internet of things, a technology that's changing all of our lives — but with risks," 24 Aug. 2017
This classification indicates that the federal government believes marijuana has a high potential for abuse and offers no accepted medical treatment.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "The Potential Fallout From Zach Randolph's Marijuana-Related Arrest," 10 Aug. 2017
Accepted students participate in personal and professional development workshops in preparation for a career in sports.

— asuathletics, AL.com, "Martin selected to participate in FLAME program," 22 July 2017
Company representatives at the fair accepted resumes and chatted one-on-one with job-seekers.

— michael burke, Philly.com, "Virtua, Bancroft among health-care firms looking to hire," 18 July 2017
Accepted forms of payment include cash, check or credit/debit card, with a $3 fee.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The East Hartford Edition," 17 July 2017
Accepted forms of payment include cash, check or credit/debit card, with a $3 fee.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The East Hartford Edition," 17 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of accepted

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

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