accepted Definition
- 1generally agreed or recognized as valid or correct
- 2included in a group, plan, or system
Using accepted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accepted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It is accepted that smoking causes lung cancer.
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The proposal was accepted by the committee.
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He was accepted into the university.
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The accepted theory of evolution has been challenged by some scientists.
accepted Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with accepted
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Many people take it as accepted that the earth is round.
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It is an accepted fact that exercise is good for your health.
a way of doing things that is widely recognized or acknowledged as appropriate or customary
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In many cultures, it is an accepted practice to bow when greeting someone.
Origins of accepted
from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to take willingly'
Summary: accepted in Brief
The term 'accepted' [əkˈsɛptɪd] describes something that is generally agreed or recognized as valid or correct. It can refer to ideas, proposals, theories, or people being included in a group, plan, or system. Examples include 'It is accepted that smoking causes lung cancer,' and 'He was accepted into the university.' Phrases like 'an accepted fact' and 'an accepted practice' denote something widely recognized or acknowledged as true or appropriate, respectively.
