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acknowledge
[ak-nol-ij]
verb (used with object)
to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of.
to acknowledge one's mistakes.
to show or express recognition or realization of.
to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding.
to recognize the authority, validity, or claims of.
The students acknowledged the authority of the student council.
to show or express appreciation or gratitude for.
to acknowledge a favor.
to indicate or make known the receipt of.
to acknowledge a letter.
to take notice of or reply to.
to acknowledge a greeting.
Law., to confirm as binding or of legal force.
to acknowledge a deed.
acknowledge
/ əkˈnɒlɪdʒ /
verb
(may take a clause as object) to recognize or admit the existence, truth, or reality of
to indicate recognition or awareness of, as by a greeting, glance, etc
to express appreciation or thanks for
to acknowledge a gift
to make the receipt of known to the sender
to acknowledge a letter
to recognize, esp in legal form, the authority, rights, or claims of
Other Word Forms
- acknowledger noun
- acknowledgeable adjective
- preacknowledge verb (used with object)
- reacknowledge verb (used with object)
- unacknowledging adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
Word History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
And all this is without acknowledging than Man of Steel Jake Connor has been left out of the England squad for this series entirely.
But Mr Callicrate acknowledged that most ranchers do not have the money to make that shift.
France has its issues, and credit-rating firm Moody’s is finally acknowledging them.
Cracker Barrel sent store employees a video message acknowledging that work had become more challenging.
But she acknowledges that it may be difficult to get new people interested in rejoining the industry.
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