accepted

[/əkˈsɛptɪd/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

aceito

1. Generally approved or recognized as satisfactory

This is an accepted practice in the industry.

Esta é uma prática aceita na indústria.

2. Past tense of 'accept': to receive or agree to something willingly

She accepted the job offer.

Ela aceitou a oferta de emprego.

3. Admitted into a group or institution

He was accepted to the university.

Ele foi aceito na universidade.

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General Brazilian

aceito

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

aceito

Standard regional usage

São Paulo

aceito

Standard regional usage

Portugal

aceite

Common alternative form in European Portuguese

accepted wisdom - a widely held belief or principle

accepted practice - a standard way of doing something

widely accepted - broadly approved or recognized

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