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

The experts told Politifact that there isn’t even an accepted way to translate Cratchit’s weekly 15 shillings into 2020s money. —James Folta, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

In their six losses, the Chiefs have been flagged for 12 accepted holding calls. —Sam McDowell December 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025

Officials said the fee is meant to cover the technology and administrative costs of verifying the identities of travelers who do not have a REAL ID-compliant document or an accepted alternative. —Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025

Officials said the fee is meant to cover the technology and administrative costs of verifying the identities of travelers who do not have a REAL ID-compliant document or an accepted alternative. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Dec. 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