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accepted
UK
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
US
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
Translations
UK
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
US
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “accept”.
Only accepted applications will move to the interview stage.
Seules les candidatures acceptées passeront à l’étape de l’entretien.
Additional translations
more accepted
Comp.
most accepted
Super.
UK
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
US
/əkˈsɛptɪd/
It is an accepted practice to shake hands when meeting someone new in many cultures.
Il est admis de serrer la main lorsqu’on rencontre quelqu’un pour la première fois dans de nombreuses cultures.
He finally felt accepted by his new teammates.
Il s’est enfin senti accepté par ses nouveaux coéquipiers.
accepted
Past Simple
accepted
Past Simple
accepted
Past Participle
accepting
Gerund
UK
/əkˈsɛpt/
US
/əkˈsɛpt/
She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
Elle a accepté l'offre d'emploi sans hésiter.
He accepted the invitation to the wedding.
Il a accepté l'invitation au mariage.
The committee accepted the revised proposal.
Le comité a accepté la proposition révisée.
He accepted the explanation given by the teacher.
Il a accepté l'explication donnée par le professeur.
They had to accept the harsh reality of the situation.
Ils ont dû accepter la dure réalité de la situation.
Additional translations
Definitions
Only accepted applications will move to the interview stage.
The accepted theory in the scientific community is that climate change is driven by human activity.
It is an accepted practice to shake hands when meeting someone new in many cultures.
He finally felt accepted by his new teammates.
She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
He accepted the explanation given by the teacher.
They had to accept the harsh reality of the situation.
He accepted the invitation to the wedding.
The committee accepted the revised proposal.
The bank accepted the bill of exchange, making itself responsible for payment.