accepted
Definitions
adj
Generally approved, believed, or recognized.
Collocations
5ADJ.
against, all, injurious, last
The accepted practice against discrimination in the workplace has changed dramatically over recent decades.
VERB + ACCEPTED
become, isn't, plan
The new safety procedures became accepted by all employees within just a few weeks.
ACCEPTED + NOUN
advice, idea, invitation, proposal, responsibility, statement, you're
She accepted the invitation to the wedding and marked the date on her calendar.
PREP.
notwithstanding
Notwithstanding her objections, the proposal was accepted by the committee.
ADV.
eagerly, fully, generally, immediately, naturally
The new policy was generally accepted by most employees after the manager explained the reasons.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — generally approved or compelling recognition
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6You should have accepted his advice.
Tatoeba · #15809What you said to her isn't accepted as a joke.
Tatoeba · #17742Are you saying that our plan was accepted? I hope you're not showing me any premature happiness here.
Tatoeba · #18068We accepted his offer.
Tatoeba · #22735She naturally accepted the invitation.
Tatoeba · #30523Of course I accepted his offer of support.
Tatoeba · #30526