Widely encountered, used, or recognized: an accepted treatment for pneumonia. ac·cept ed·ly adv. accepted [əkˈsɛptɪd]. adj. commonly approved or ... www.thefreedictionary.com |
v. ac·cept·ed, ac·cept·ing, ac·cepts. v.tr. 1. a. To answer affirmatively: accept an invitation. b. To agree to take (a duty or responsibility). 2. To receive (something ... www.thefreedictionary.com |
b : to be able or designed to take or hold (something applied or added) <a surface that will not accept ink>. 2. : to give admittance or approval to <accept her as ... www.merriam-webster.com |