acknowledged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of acknowledged
First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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"It's clearly not good," one cabinet ally who would rather this was not happening acknowledged.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Kate Ward-Smythe, the composer’s sister, acknowledged his death late Sunday on Facebook.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“Business conditions were volatile in the first quarter,” President and CEO Bruce Bodine acknowledged in a statement.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Trump acknowledged the limits of the potential relief on Monday.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
He freely acknowledged that he'd made poor decisions, particularly where women were concerned.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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