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accepted Definition

ac·cepted (ak sep′tid, ək-)

adjective

generally regarded as true, valid, proper, etc.; conventional; approved

accepted Synonyms

accepted

modif.

taken, received, assumed, approved, adopted, recognized, endorsed, verified, acclaimed, welcomed, engaged, hired, claimed, delivered, used, employed, affirmed, upheld, authorized, preferred, acknowledged, accredited, allowed, settled, established, customary, sanctioned, unopposed, authentic, confirmed, time-honored, fashionable, favorably received, chosen, acceptable, popular, formally admitted, stereotyped, orthodox, standard, conventional, in vogue, current, taken for granted, credited, OK'd.

Antonyms refused*, denied, nullified.

accepted Usage Examples

Preposition: for

publication: Gouldson, A.P. ( Accepted for publication ) Do Firms Adopt Lower Standards in Poorer Areas?

Modifies a noun

  • wisdom: His views on public space have now become part of accepted wisdom.
  • norm: Here the words in Joshua are " very similar " to the accepted norms.
  • orthodoxy: The historical narrative which unfolds within this book presents a challenge to that accepted orthodoxy.
  • dogma: He has been a constant source of sound advice, often challenging accepted dogma.
  • standard: He said water quality had also changed, forcing the company to increase the chemical costs needed to treat the water to accepted standards.
  • manuscript: The final, revised version of an accepted manuscript must adhere to the MHRA style.

Modifying Another Word

  • generally: Can US Generally Accepted Accounting Practices ( GAAP ) accounts be used?
  • widely: A widely accepted, comprehensive concept of value is vital.
  • not: Latest News Buy the album " Not Accepted Anywhere " - click here!
  • commonly: In such a way the imagery of the demonic becomes commonly accepted, banal and trite.
  • well: When parents of young children were questioned further they reported that their children are well accepted and have lots of friends.
  • now: Unfortunately, in the Thatcherite times we live in greed such as this is not only now accepted by is actively encouraged.

Used with adjective complement