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

First, RTOs must pay generators their actual bid prices, not the highest accepted bid. —Frank Lasee, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025

The wave of drone sightings over New Jersey in 2024 highlights public concerns and the work ahead for government agencies worldwide to ensure UAS aircraft are safe, accepted and profitable for operators. —Matthew Graczyk, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

This is not something that is a passively accepted reality anymore. —Joseph Choi, The Hill, 23 June 2025

Start with a cash deposit using online banking, PayPal, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or any other accepted payment method. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 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