Basic Details
Word: Accepted
Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb (past participle of "accept")
Meaning: Recognized, approved, or agreed upon; received with consent or approval.
Synonyms: Approved, acknowledged, agreed
Antonyms: Rejected, denied, refused
Idioms and Phrases
- Accepted wisdom: A belief or opinion that most people think is true. Example: "It's accepted wisdom that exercise is good for your health."
- Accepted fact: Something generally regarded as true. Example: "It is an accepted fact that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Her application was accepted by the university.
Example 2: He felt relieved when he was accepted into the group.
Example 3: The proposal was accepted without any objections.
Fun Fact
The word "accepted" comes from the Latin *acceptare*, meaning "to receive willingly." It has been used in English since the 14th century to indicate approval or agreement.
Famous Quote
"You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging." - Bren Brown (on being accepted as you are)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accepted" mean?
a) To be ignored
b) To be refused
c) To be recognized or approved
d) To be hidden
Answer: c) To be recognized or approved
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accepted"?
a) Rejected
b) Approved
c) Denied
d) Refused
Answer: b) Approved
3. Which is an antonym of "accepted"?
a) Welcomed
b) Agreed
c) Denied
d) Acknowledged
Answer: c) Denied
4. Which sentence uses "accepted" correctly?
a) She was accepted for the scholarship.
b) He was accepting in the wrong train.
c) They accept the bag on the table.
d) The accepted was too cold.
Answer: a) She was accepted for the scholarship.
5. What does the idiom "accepted wisdom" mean?
a) A shocking fact
b) A controversial opinion
c) A commonly held belief
d) A foolish idea
Answer: c) A commonly held belief
