Definitions
- Referring to a decision or conclusion reached by two or more parties. - Describing a state of mutual understanding or consensus between people. - Talking about an action or behavior that is in accordance with a previously established agreement.
- Referring to a situation or circumstance that is acknowledged as true or valid. - Describing a person's willingness to receive or take something offered. - Talking about a decision or action that is approved or recognized by others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a state of agreement or approval.
- 2Both can be used to describe a decision or action that is recognized by others.
- 3Both involve a level of mutual understanding or consensus.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Agreed is often used in the context of negotiations, discussions, or agreements, while accepted can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Connotation: Agreed has a neutral connotation, while accepted can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Agreed and accepted are synonyms that both refer to a state of agreement or approval. However, the difference between the two is their origin, usage, tense, connotation, and part of speech. Agreed implies a mutual decision or understanding between two or more parties and is often used in the context of negotiations or agreements. On the other hand, accepted suggests a unilateral decision or recognition by one party and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
