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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Brende has acknowledged he dined with Epstein three times between 2018 and 2019 and communicated with him by email and text, but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

From BBC

Baker acknowledged the chances of a similar move would be unlikely because emerging markets and China experienced a sudden boom at the same time.

From MarketWatch

Some files were redacted, and officials have acknowledged that other files were not released at all.

From BBC

Altman has acknowledged technology’s role in disrupting jobs but says it can also create new, more fulfilling roles.

From Los Angeles Times

Murray acknowledged the “painfulness of the moment” in light of the recent cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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