accepted

• Qualifie ce qui est généralement considéré comme vrai, valide ou satisfaisant, ou qui a été formellement approuvé ou reçu.

Describes something that is generally believed or agreed to be true, valid, or satisfactory.

1. Generally approved or recognizedB1formal

   Widely believed or agreed upon as true, valid, or correct.

   accepté / admis

   • It is an accepted fact that smoking is harmful to health.
   • The theory is now accepted by most scientists.
   • This is the accepted way to solve the problem.

   Synonymesacknowledgedapprovedconventionalestablishedorthodoxprevailingreceivedrecognizedsanctionedstandardundisputeduniversalunquestioned

   Antonymescontesteddisputedrejectedunaccepted

2. Received or taken willinglyB1formal

   Something that has been received or taken as satisfactory.

   accepté

   • The accepted offer was for $500,000.
   • Her application was accepted by the university.
   • The accepted proposal will be implemented next month.

   Synonymesacknowledgedadoptedapprovedreceivedrecognized

   Antonymesrejected

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recevoir quelque chose qui est proposé, d'être d'accord avec une proposition ou de reconnaître une situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving something offered, agreeing to a proposal, or acknowledging a situation.

1. Receive willinglyA2formal

   To take something that is offered or given to you.

   accepter (ce qui est offert)

   • She accepted the gift with a smile.
   • He accepted the job offer immediately.
   • They accepted the invitation to the party.

   Synonymesembraceobtainreceivetakewelcome

   Antonymesdeclinedenyrefusereject

2. Agree to a proposalA2formal

   To say yes to an offer, request, or suggestion.

   Accepter une proposition

   • The committee accepted the proposal unanimously.
   • I accept your terms and conditions.
   • She accepted his apology gracefully.

   Synonymesaccedeagreeapproveassentconcurconsent

   Antonymesdeclinedenyrefuserejectspurnturn down

3. Believe or acknowledgeB1formal

   To admit that something is true or valid.

   admettre (que quelque chose est vrai)

   • He accepted the fact that he was wrong.
   • Scientists accept the theory of evolution.
   • She finally accepted the reality of the situation.

   Synonymesacknowledgeadmitallowbelieveconcedegrantrecognize

   Antonymeschallengedenydisbelievedisputequestionrefutereject

4. Tolerate or endureB2formal

   To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.

   accepter, supporter

   • She accepted the loss of her job with dignity.
   • He learned to accept his limitations.
   • They accepted the long hours as part of the job.

   Synonymesabidebearbrookendurestandstomachswallowtaketolerate

   Antonymesdefyopposeprotestrefuserejectresist