This is the 498th most frequent Slovenian word.
sprejeli
Accepted.
Here, 'sprejeli' is used to indicate the acceptance or approval of a concept or rule by a group of people, similar to "adopted" in English.
Smo sprejeli novo zakonodajo.
We have adopted new legislation.
In this case, 'sprejeli' is used to mean that the children 'received or welcomed' something, referring to how the information was emotionally or mentally taken in.
Otroci so sprejeli novico z veseljem.
The children received the news with joy.
Here, 'sprejeli' is utilized to show reception or acceptance, emphasizing a certain attitude or sentiment towards something.