- past tense form of acknowledge.
- past participle of acknowledge.
acknowledged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of acknowledged
First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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In a separate statement, Vault acknowledged Regis’s decision and said it intends to terminate their deal and enter into a definitive agreement with Genesis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Its authors acknowledged that mechanistic evidence remains limited.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Avon and Somerset Police has apologised again and said it "acknowledged several decisions" it took following Kelly's death "have impacted her family".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Speaking to investigators, Twiggs acknowledged that Robinson sometimes discussed politics.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Even anti-suffragists acknowledged that they respected the women's devotion to their cause.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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