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Webster 1913 Edition
Acceptable
Ac-cept′a-ble
(-sĕpt′ȧ-b’l; 277)
, Adj.
[F.
acceptable
, L. acceptabilis
, fr. acceptare
.] Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome;
as, an
. acceptable
present, one acceptable
to usWebster 1828 Edition
Acceptable
ACCEPT'ABLE
,Adj.
1.
That may be received with pleasure; hence pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; as an acceptable present.2.
Agreeable or pleasing in person; as, a man makes himself acceptable by his services or civilities.