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accepted

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ac·cept·ed  (k-sptd)
adj.
Widely encountered, used, or recognized: an accepted treatment for pneumonia.
ac·cepted·ly adv.
accepted
Adjective
commonly approved or recognized: the accepted wisdom about old age
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Adj.1.accepted - generally approved or compelling recognition; "several accepted techniques for treating the condition"; "his recognized superiority in this kind of work"
recognized, recognised
acknowledged - recognized or made known or admitted; "the acknowledged leader of the community"; "a woman of acknowledged accomplishments"; "his acknowledged error"
accepted
adjective agreed, received, common, standard, established, traditional, confirmed, regular, usual, approved, acknowledged, recognized, sanctioned, acceptable, universal, authorized, customary, agreed upon, time-honoured << OPPOSITE unconventional

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