acknowledged
Americanadjective
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.
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