accepted — generally approved, recognized, or believed by people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: generally approved, recognized, or believed by people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˈseptɪd/
Example Sentences
- His excuse for being late was not accepted by his very punctual boss.
- The widely accepted theory is that cats actually rule the world.
- She was finally accepted into her dream university after three attempts.
accepted
ADJECTIVE[/ækˈseptɪd/]
generally approved, recognized, or believed by people
Her bold design was finally accepted by the architecture committee after months of revisions.
What wasn't expected became accepted and respected!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'acceptare,' meaning 'to receive or take to oneself,' which comes from 'ad-' (to) + 'capere' (to take). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
ac- (ad-, to) + cept (capere, to take) + -ed (past tense/adjective suffix) = accepted
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📝Examples
“His excuse for being late was not accepted by his very punctual boss.”
“The widely accepted theory is that cats actually rule the world.”
“She was finally accepted into her dream university after three attempts.”
“It's an accepted fact that Monday mornings are universally despised.”
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