akzeptiert
Translation
accepted, approved, recognized
Examples
Die Bedingungen sind allgemein akzeptiert.
The conditions are generally accepted.
Er ist ein weithin akzeptierter Experte.
He is a widely accepted expert.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is accepted ((sth.)) is accepted The new rules are accepted.
to be accepted as ((sth.)) to be accepted as ((sth.)) He is accepted as an expert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angenommen (assumed), anerkannt (recognized); Antonyms: abgelehnt (rejected), zurückgewiesen (refused)
Etymology
From Latin "acceptare" (to take willingly). Cognate with English "accept".
Memory Tips
Sounds almost identical to the English "accepted". Just imagine a German official stamping a document and saying "Akzeptiert!".