accepted
|ac-cept-ed|
B2
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
(accept)
consent to receive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accept' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acceptare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'acceptare' transformed into the Old French word 'accepter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accept' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take or receive something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past participle form of 'accept'.
The proposal was accepted by the committee.
Adjective 1
generally approved or recognized as valid or correct.
The theory is widely accepted among scientists.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39