acknowledged

[ak-nol-ijd]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of acknowledged¹

First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"The support from the space-loving community has been overwhelming," he wrote in a long post, that also acknowledged Nasa scientists and innovators.

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In an interview with AFP at IFRC's Geneva headquarters, she acknowledged that the death toll could still rise as emergency workers reach communities rendered inaccessible by the storm.

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Thousands of foreign fighters have joined the Russians in Ukraine, with the biggest acknowledged contingent sent from North Korea, and with Chinese volunteers now also reportedly serving alongside Russian troops.

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Senators from both parties acknowledged that the current GOP proposal, which passed the House in September, to extend government funding through Nov. 21 was moot given how long the shutdown has lasted.

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They acknowledged that the "process of change" can lead to differences of opinion, adding that the EA will work with stakeholders so that "improvements in sustainable education are delivered through the amalgamation".

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Related Words

• accepted 
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• confirmed 
• recognized www.thesaurus.com
• unquestioned