- 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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The Briton acknowledged that his title hopes with nine or 10 races left, amid uncertainty about the end of the season, were fading fast.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
While she acknowledged Ukraine would likely not prioritise those investigations, she advised investing in them.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Scientists have already acknowledged that this scenario has become implausible based on recent trends in renewable energy, climate policies and actual greenhouse gas emissions, and planned to retire RCP8.5 from the next international climate report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
While outspoken about the threat China’s carmakers pose to the American auto industry, Farley has also acknowledged that Ford needs to work with those competitors in some capacity to maintain an edge around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The only serious contender for primacy was Benjamin Franklin, but just before his death in 1790, Franklin himself acknowledged Washington’s supremacy.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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