accepted
/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/
Meanings
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adjective
having been consented to or approved by authority or by a person or persons having the power of disposing of something; agreed upon; adopted.
- "The proposal was accepted by the board."
- "He accepted the terms of the contract."
- "She accepted the apology."
Pronunciation
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/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/
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Antonyms
decline , reject
Synonyms
admit , onfang , receive , take , withtake
Rhymes
Words rhyming with acceptedperpetuated , innocuated , educated , jubilated
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
accept (en) : to receive or take in
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except (en) : to leave out; exclude
Variants
List of all variants of accepted that leads to same resultaccepted , acceptedly , accept , accepting , acceptingly , acceptingness , acceptingnesses , accepts , accepted at face value , at face value , taken at face value , taken/accepted at face value
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).acceptance, acceptable, acceptor, accepting
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French accepter, from ad- 'to' + capere 'take'.
Trivia
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The word 'accepted' is used in various fields, including law, business, and technology. In computer science, for example, 'accept' is a command used in the TCP/IP protocol to acknowledge the receipt of data.
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The term 'accepted' is also used in psychology to describe a person's response to a stimulus, such as a new idea or belief.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
consent: The act of giving permission or agreement, often used interchangeably with 'acceptance'.
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agreement: A mutual understanding or accord between two or more parties.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'accepted' has been used extensively in literature and art, often representing a sense of agreement, approval, or consent. In music, the term is used in various genres, from classical music to pop and rock. For example, in the Beatles' song 'Hey Jude', the line 'Take a sad song and make it better' can be interpreted as accepting a difficult situation and finding a way to improve it.
How to Memorize "accepted"
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visualize
- Imagine a hand reaching out to take or receive something, signifying the idea of 'acceptance'.
- Visualize a group of people nodding in agreement, representing the idea of 'accepted' as something that is agreed upon by many. -
associate
- Associate the word 'accepted' with the idea of agreement or consent.
- Think of the word 'accepted' as meaning 'approved' or 'agreed upon'. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Accepted means agreed upon by the accepted'.
- Use the acronym 'Agreement Can't Ever Be Ended' to remember the meaning of 'accepted' as 'agreed upon'.
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