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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As the prime minister acknowledged, these are not new announcements.
From BBC
During the address, he acknowledged that the "months ahead may not be easy", and said that no government could fully shield Australians from the global pressures.
From BBC
The airline later acknowledged it had misjudged how many pilots it would need once the rules came into force.
From BBC
Reeves acknowledged that gas usage would go up in the autumn – when Ofgem's current price cap for households in England, Scotland and Wales expires.
From BBC
Both Fed officials acknowledged that the war in the Middle East has introduced significant uncertainty.
From Barron's
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