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Accepted vs Assumed - What's the difference?

accepted | assumed |

As verbs the difference between accepted and assumed

is that accepted is (accept) while assumed is (assume).

As adjectives the difference between accepted and assumed

is that accepted is generally approved, believed, or recognized while assumed is used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious.

accepted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (accept)

    • Adjective

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

    • assumed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (assume)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious.
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  • Supposed or presumed.

    • Derived terms

    * assumed name

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