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Definition of accepted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
inclusionadmitted or included within a group
- She felt accepted by her new classmates.
2.
approvedreceived with approval or favor
- His ideas were quickly accepted by the committee.
3.
traditioncustomary or established in practice
- Shaking hands is an accepted greeting in many cultures.
Expressions with accepted
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used to say something is seen as normal and approved
Bring a small gift to the host; it's the accepted thing.
considered normal or okay by most people in a community
Smoking indoors is no longer socially accepted in many countries.
usual way of acting that most people in a group consider normal
Removing your shoes indoors is accepted practice in many households.
belief most people think is true without questioning
It is accepted wisdom that breakfast is the most important meal.
duo that is widely approved or favored
The actors became an accepted pairing in romantic comedies.
forgiveness given after someone says sorry
Apology accepted, let's move on.
Origin of accepted
Latin, acceptare (to take or receive)
Terms with accepted included in their meaning
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permission
accepted or approved by someone in charge
properly
in a manner conforming to accepted standards or rules
general approval
liked by many people or widely accepted
social acceptance
be accepted in a social group
standards
conforming to accepted standards or norms
social
not be accepted by a group
behavior
act contrary to accepted norms
social acceptance
be accepted or comfortable in a group or situation
social group
be accepted as part of a group or community
social
be accepted by a group
hospitality
very gladly received or accepted
etiquette
accepted code of conduct at a dining table
acceptance
nickname became widely accepted
reality acceptance
the actual state of things, often accepted as unchangeable
communication
express belief that something is clearly true or generally accepted
people
not desired or accepted in a place
food
accepted level of quality people expect from meals or ingredients
acceptance
not taken or accepted by anyone
general acceptance
widely accepted or recognized as true or important
custom
chosen or accepted voluntarily as one's own
mutual decision
accepted by everyone after a shared decision or opinion
acceptance
accepted as appropriate in a specific situation
officially sanctioned
officially accepted or agreed upon
acceptance
feeling of being accepted in a group
Examples of accepted in a sentence
The new policy made everyone feel accepted. The proposal was accepted without any objections. Her application was accepted by the prestigious university. It's an accepted rule to remove shoes indoors. Using first names is an accepted norm here.
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- French:accepté, approuvé, ...
- German:akzeptiert, übliche, ...
- Italian:accettato, approvato, ...
- Spanish:aceptado, aprobado, ...
- Portuguese:aceite, aprovado, ...
- Chinese:被接纳的, 被接受的, ...
- Japanese:受け入れられた, 承認された, ...
- Arabic:مَقْبُول, معتمد, ...
- Hebrew:מְקֻבָּל, מְקוּבָּל, ...
- Russian:принятый, общепринятый, ...
- Ukrainian:прийнятий, схвалений, ...
- Hindi:स्वीकृत, मंजूर, ...
Definition of accept - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
interactionreceive something offered willingly
- She accepted the gift with a smile.
2.
agreementagree to a proposal or request
- He accepted the job offer yesterday.
3.
beliefbelieve an idea or statement is true
- They accepted the theory after much debate.
4.
responsibilitytake responsibility or blame for something
- She accepted the blame for the mistake.
5.
groupsadmit someone into a group or organization
- The club accepted new members last week.
6.
containerbe designed to hold or process something
- The machine accepts coins and bills.
7.
transplantRare allow a transplanted organ to functionRare
- His body accepted the new kidney successfully.
Expressions with accept
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believe something is true without checking or doubting
You shouldn't accept at face value everything you read online.
accept and deal with events calmly as they happen
She decided to accept it as it comes without worry.
receive something eagerly and gladly
She accepted the opportunity with open arms.
acknowledge fault or error
He refused to accept the blame for the failed project.
say you are the one who caused or will handle something
He accepted responsibility for the broken window.
formally refuse responsibility for possible harm or loss
The company accept no liability for lost items.
Origin of accept
Latin, accipere (to take) + ad (to)
Examples of accept in a sentence
They accepted the invitation to the wedding. She accepted the invitation to the gala. After much thought, he accepted their terms. She accepted the explanation without question. He accepted the fact that he was wrong. He accepted responsibility for the team's failure.
They accepted the consequences of their actions. The committee accepted her into the association. Applicants are accepted after an interview. This slot accepts contactless cards. The recycling bin accepts glass bottles. The heart was accepted by the patient's body. Doctors were relieved when the liver was accepted.
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- French:accepter, consentir, ...
- German:annehmen, glauben, ...
- Italian:accettare, acconsentire, ...
- Spanish:aceptar, creer, ...
- Portuguese:aceitar, concordar, ...
- Chinese:接受, 同意, ...
- Japanese:受け取る, 引き受ける, ...
- Arabic:قَبِلَ, وافق على, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַבֵּל, לְקַבֵּל, ...
- Russian:принимать, принять, ...
- Ukrainian:приймати, погоджуватися, ...
- Hindi:स्वीकार करना, मंजूर करना, ...
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