accepted

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

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

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

adverb

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The accepted method to do so is impeachment by Congress.

— warren richey, The Christian Science Monitor, "Legal question swirls around Trump: What constitutes obstruction of justice?," 16 Apr. 2018
In 14 games, he was flagged for seven accepted penalties -- six defensive pass interference and one defensive holding -- that added up to 155 yards.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Dre Kirkpatrick has goals set for 2018 NFL season," 13 Apr. 2018
Today, the most accepted theory is that the mamuthones represent evil beings from the underworld, while the issohadores are believed to have captured these threatening spirits and are driving them out of town in a sort of pagan exorcism.

— eliot stein, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Pagan Exorcism in Sardinia," 29 Mar. 2018
There's no official authority; widely accepted definitions evolve over time.

— susan page and marilyn icsman, USA TODAY, "Poll: For the Columbine generation, gun violence is a defining fear," 22 Mar. 2018
That’s more of a readily accepted view, to be more mindful of those kind of things.

— mark gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "New Cubs closer Brandon Morrow 'ready' for season despite limited appearances in spring," 18 Mar. 2018
The episode is classic Trump, reflecting both his willingness to disrupt the accepted wisdom on how to proceed and his confidence in his own ability to strike a deal where others have failed.

— susan page, USA TODAY, "Analysis: With historic North Korea talks, both Trump and Kim get something they crave," 9 Mar. 2018
Her discovery smashed the accepted wisdom that man's understanding of tools had distinguished him from the apes.

— j.r. jones, Chicago Reader, "Jane Goodall and Hedy Lamarr: Bold, beautiful, and brilliantly unschooled," 18 Jan. 2018
In the years since, the concept — paid and unpaid alike — has become more accepted.

— olivia b. waxman, Time, "The Complicated History of Surrogacy From 'Baby M' to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West," 16 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of accepted

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

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