accepted
generally approved or compelling recognition
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,596 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,388 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- generally approved or compelling recognition also: recognized, recognised several accepted techniques for treating the conditionhis recognized superiority in this kind of work
accepted in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I was provided with a receipt and duly and officially accepted as an excursionist.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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She had sent, declined, and accepted invitations, and put off charities and dull people.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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With some diffidence she invited the admiral to stay to supper, and was obviously delighted when he accepted.
Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. · W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs · Chapter 1
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As you know, no one, however high his rank, is accepted as a novice before the age of sixteen.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie · Martha Finley · Chapter 1