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Accepted vs Approved - What's the difference?

accepted | approved |

As verbs the difference between accepted and approved

is that accepted is past tense of accept while approved is past tense of approve.

As adjectives the difference between accepted and approved

is that accepted is generally approved, believed, or recognized while approved is having received approval.

accepted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (accept)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Generally approved, believed, or recognized.

    • approved

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having received approval.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (approve)