Accepted and Supported

Accepted

Accepted adjective - Generally approved or compelling recognition.

Supported and accepted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supported" instead the word "Accepted" as an adjective or a verb.

Supported

Supported adjective - Held up or having the weight borne especially from below.

Accepted and supported are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accepted" instead the word "Supported" as an adjective or a verb.

Both words in one sentence

  • Likewise, the Catholic Church has accepted and supported Charles Darwin and evolution and has never voiced any significant criticism and political opposition against it.
  • Series / America's Got Talent The judges accepted this explanation and Howard in particular supported it.
  • Literature / Carrie While most scientists have accepted this new reality, it's mentioned that those at Duke University, among others, continue to reject it as a hoax even after the government's official report on what happened supported their existence.
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