Synonyms

acknowledged

American

[ak-nol-ijd] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒd /

adjective

widely recognized; generally accepted.

an acknowledged authority on Chinese art.

Other Word Forms

acknowledgedly adverb
self-acknowledged adjective
unacknowledged adjective
well-acknowledged adjective

Etymology

Origin of acknowledged

First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Barrot, who had summoned Lang for talks on Sunday, said he had acknowledged the resignation offer and planned to start the process of looking for a successor.

From BBC

Townsend acknowledged that the result was "hugely disappointing" but said that he could not fault his players for the shift they put in.

From Barron's

The EPA acknowledged this concern as real but said that by imposing certain restrictions, such as reducing the amount used and avoiding application in higher temperatures, it was safe.

From Barron's

Authorities acknowledged reports of a ransom note sent earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The princess has acknowledged her wilder life as a single mother before marrying into royalty in 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal

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