English · Emotions & Feelings
accepted
/əkˈsep.tɪd/
[/əkˈsep.tɪd/]
welcomed as belonging
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling welcomed and treated as a valued part of a group.
Example
For the first time at the new school, she finally felt fully accepted by her classmates.
For the first time at the new school, she finally felt fully accepted by her classmates.
Etymology
From 'accept' (Latin 'accipere', to receive), from 'ad' and 'capere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes feeling included; also means widely agreed or standard.