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Lina felt accepted when her classmates asked her to join the game.
What does Accepted mean?
Accepted means feeling welcomed, included, or approved by others.
Dictionary definition
Feeling welcomed, included, or approved by others.
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What does accepted mean?
Accepted means feeling welcomed, included, or approved by others.
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Which word is closest in meaning to accepted?
Included is a synonym for accepted because it has a similar meaning.
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Which sentence best shows the meaning of accepted?
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ak · sep · tid · strongest beat: sep
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WordAccepted.
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MeaningAccepted means feeling welcomed, included, or approved by others.
ExampleExample: Lina felt accepted when her classmates asked her to join the game.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ak · sep · tid
- Strongest beat
- sep
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sep.
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Synonyms
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includedUse when someone is welcomed into a group.
Antonyms
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rejectedUse when someone is not welcomed or included.
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Look for clues that show someone was welcomed or included.
Common mix-up
Accepted can describe a feeling, not just something being approved on paper.
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