- past participle of acknowledge.
- past tense form 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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Asked about the fate of the thousands of unaccounted-for canines, he acknowledged they had likely "already been eaten."
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
Carvalho’s representative acknowledged that entries should have been included on Carvalho’s forms, but an appropriate remedy, for example, would be for Carvalho to amend and correct the forms — and be subject to a fine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
Carney has acknowledged affordability challenges, most recently offering a one-time grocery benefits payment to eligible Canadians.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
According to Cisco’s 2025 Global Hybrid Work study, 81% of employers and 77% of employees acknowledged these mandates stemmed from a lack of trust in remote productivity.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
Miig acknowledged me with a look and then sought out Chi-Boy with his eyes.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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