CEFR A2

acceptable

adjective

Meaning

Able to be tolerated or allowed; satisfactory.

Examples

His behavior was not acceptable to the school.
We need to find an acceptable solution that works for everyone.

Synonyms: adequate, satisfactory, tolerable, permissible

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acceptable (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

Definition

Able to be tolerated or allowed; satisfactory.

Examples

His behavior was not acceptable to the school.
We need to find an acceptable solution that works for everyone.
The quality of the work was acceptable, but not outstanding.

How to Use acceptable

acceptable to (prepositional phrase): Satisfactory or allowed by a particular person or group. — "The terms of the contract were not acceptable to the union."
acceptable for (prepositional phrase): Meeting the required standards for a specific purpose. — "This level of performance is acceptable for an entry-level position."

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