The term BE ACCEPTED can be broken down into three crossword solutions: RATE (4 letters), GETIN (5 letters), and GETTHENOD (9 letters). RATE is a verb meaning to appraise or estimate the value, quality, or importance of something. GETIN is a verb meaning to gain admittance or entrance to a place. Finally, GETTHENOD is an idiom meaning to receive approval or acceptance. All three of these terms refer to the idea of being accepted, either through gaining entrance, receiving approval, or having one's value estimated.