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Synonyms

acknowledged

American  
[ak-nol-ijd] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒd /

adjective

  1. 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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In reality, it is well acknowledged that there are a myriad of reasons for low sperm counts.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

In a statement, Altman acknowledged concern about artificial intelligence—but said that shouldn’t lead to violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

While Hassett acknowledged that the near-term spike in energy prices is concerning, he sees it as a temporary disruption.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Maguire, however, acknowledged in his evidence that acting as he did was inappropriate and he apologised for saying what he did.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I got up to take my homework to the back row, passing by Ava and Benjamin, who acknowledged me with faint nods.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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