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  1. acceptable to - acceptable for - WordReference Forums

    Mar 18, 2010 · acceptable to acceptable for Usually, to is used when what follows is a person or something that could accept or not accept the subject, as in the topic example and these: Asked …

  2. accepted/acceptable - WordReference Forums

    Aug 24, 2006 · Hi, Please explain to me the difference between "accepted" and "acceptable" in these two following sentences. Thanks a lot. 1. Is the proposal acceptable to you? 2. Is the proposal …

  3. Be acceptable to - WordReference Forums

    Oct 10, 2016 · 'Acceptable to' is not really used in this situation. 'Approved by' and 'accepted by' are both perfectly fine, although I think 'approved' is a more typical usage. As a side note, program and report …

  4. Jeans are not accepted/acceptable - WordReference Forums

    Sep 25, 2020 · "Acceptable" is the obvious answer, but there is very little connection between this meaning of "acceptable" and the verb "accept", so what instructions were you given? Which meaning …

  5. Acceptable by you - WordReference Forums

    Feb 9, 2022 · Use acceptable or acceptable to you in that sentence. Acceptable by you sounds strange.

  6. use of verb "done" acceptable in formal writing?

    Nov 5, 2012 · Would it be acceptable in formal documents or should one limit such use to cases where space is too small to allow use of other verbs such as "perform," "effect," or "implement," as in …

  7. What is the proper abbreviation for not applicable?

    Apr 25, 2011 · According to the Wikipedia article entitled "Manual of Style (abbreviations)", N/A is the only one that is proper; however, according to the Wikipedia article entitled "n/a" ("Not applicable" …

  8. ASAP usage in professional mails - is it acceptable?

    Oct 14, 2011 · However, I am wondering if this usage in professional environment is acceptable. If this is not acceptable, request you to suggest an alternative that I can use in profession mails.

  9. To an acceptable extent - WordReference Forums

    Nov 4, 2017 · Can I say "It is not good to an acceptable extent" in order to say that something isn't acceptably good? Thanks in advance!

  10. keep your voices down vs keep your voices low - WordReference Forums

    Jul 21, 2020 · But is it acceptable to say, "Keep your voices low."? I think so. I have heard others use it before. Even though it isn't as common as Keep your voices down, I find it just as easy to understand.