Word
accepted
Phoneticsac·cept·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ækˈsɛptɪd/
UK/ɐksˈɛptɪd/
Definition
adj. believed or recognized as true or correct by most people.
adj. generally approved, believed, or recognized as valid or standard within a community or field.
Examples
“She accepted the job offer immediately.”
“After reviewing the terms of the contract, the client accepted the proposal and signed the document.”
“The scientific community eventually accepted the new theory once the experimental data provided undeniable evidence of its validity across multiple trials.”
Examples
simple
“She accepted the job offer immediately.”
contextual
“After reviewing the terms of the contract, the client accepted the proposal and signed the document.”
complex
“The scientific community eventually accepted the new theory once the experimental data provided undeniable evidence of its validity across multiple trials.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “accepted” in context.
Usage
Often used before a noun to describe a standard practice or belief.
Etymology
From accept + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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