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ac·cept·ed       [ak-sep-tid] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.: an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.
[Origin: 1485–95; accept + -ed2]

—Related forms
ac·cept·ed·ly, adverb
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ac·cept       (āk-sěpt')  Pronunciation Key 
v.   ac·cept·ed, ac·cept·ing, ac·cepts

v.   tr.
    1. To answer affirmatively: accept an invitation.
    2. To agree to take (a duty or responsibility).
    3. To regard as proper, usual, or right: Such customs are widely accepted.
    4. To regard as true; believe in: Scientists have accepted the new theory.
    5. To understand as having a specific meaning.
  2. To receive (something offered), especially with gladness or approval: accepted a glass of water; accepted their contract.
  3. To admit to a group, organization, or place: accepted me as a new member of the club.
    1. To regard as proper, usual, or right: Such customs are widely accepted.
    2. To regard as true; believe in: Scientists have accepted the new theory.
    3. To understand as having a specific meaning.
  5. To endure resignedly or patiently: accept one's fate.
  6. To be able to hold (something applied or inserted): This wood will not accept oil paints.
  7. To receive officially: accept the committee's report.
  8. To consent to pay, as by a signed agreement.
  9. Medicine To receive (a transplanted organ or tissue) without immunological rejection.

v.   intr.
To receive something, especially with favor. Often used with of.


[Middle English accepten, from Latin acceptāre, frequentative of accipere, to receive : ad-, ad- + capere, to take; see kap- in Indo-European roots.]

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ac·cept·ed       (āk-sěp'tĭd)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   Widely encountered, used, or recognized: an accepted treatment for pneumonia.

ac·cept'ed·ly adv.
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accepted

adjective
generally approved or compelling recognition; "several accepted techniques for treating the condition"; "his recognized superiority in this kind of work" 

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