Synonyms for accepted
- adjective
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Adjective
acknowledged, recognized UK US, recognised UK, received, standard, authentic, elect
Definitions
- adj. 1
Generally approved, believed, or recognized.
Example sentences
- received It seemed that she had already received the money.
- standard There's a standard lamp in the corner of the room.
- acknowledged These letters have been acknowledged to be genuine.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| accepted | steady | |
| received | falling | |
| standard | steady | |
| acknowledged | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- elect2
- 8 letters
- received2, standard2
- 9 letters
- authentic3
- 10 letters
- recognized3, recognised3
- 12 letters
- acknowledged3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (elect2 = 2 syllables).