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.

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