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Accepted Meaning in English

word · lemma: accept

/ækˈsɛptɪd/
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/ɐksˈɛptɪd/
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Definición

Agreed to, approved, or considered okay by others. It can also mean officially admitted into a school, program, group, or system.

Uso & Matices

Often used after 'be': 'be accepted by', 'be accepted into', 'widely accepted'. 'Accepted' can describe social approval ('feel accepted') or formal admission ('accepted into college'). Don't confuse it with 'acceptable', which means good enough rather than already approved.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

My card was accepted at the store.

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She was accepted into the university.

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His idea was quickly accepted by the team.

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It took me a while to feel accepted in the new office.

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Cash isn't accepted here anymore, only cards.

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That explanation is now widely accepted by scientists.

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