Synonyms for received

Synonyms for (adj) received

Synonyms: received

Definition: widely accepted as true or worthy

Usage: a received moral idea; Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise- Economist

Similar words: conventional

Definition: following accepted customs and proprieties

Usage: conventional wisdom; she had strayed from the path of conventional behavior; conventional forms of address


Synonyms: received, standard

Definition: conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

Usage: standard English (American); received standard English is sometimes called the King's English (British)

Similar words: acceptable

Definition: judged to be in conformity with approved usage

Usage: acceptable English usage


Similar words: classical

Definition: (language) having the form used by ancient standard authors

Usage: classical Greek


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