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ac·cept·ed
 accepted
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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If something is accepted, most people think it is OK, correct, or normal.
In this country, shaking hands is an accepted thing for adults to do when they meet for the first time. Children don't usually shake hands with each other, though.- synonyms:
- approved, normal, standard
- similar words:
- acceptable, traditional, usual
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| definition 2: |
When you feel accepted, you feel that people around you approve of you. People in your group think you're OK, and you can feel comfortable with them.
It took Eli a few weeks to feel accepted in his new school. He felt different and out of place, but he has a lot of friends now. |
| related words: |
normal, routine, standard |
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