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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And even as Baird’s William Power acknowledged that investor sentiment toward Microsoft has become “mixed to negative” lately, he defended the stock in a Wednesday note to clients.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Cheeks also acknowledged that, for the first time in 18 years, CBS would not end the television season in first place in viewers.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Ginsberg acknowledged Russini’s resignation in a message to the Athletic’s staff, saying that the publication is taking the matter seriously.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The goats barely acknowledged her when she approached them, but when she scratched one behind her ears, the other two crowded up to Anya.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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