- past tense form of acknowledge.
- past participle of acknowledge.
acknowledged
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of acknowledged
First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2
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He acknowledged that the "political track" of negotiations to end the conflict was "complex" but said Ukrainians were asking Melania Trump "to keep going and find new missions and de-escalate more."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Even Yorkville Ives analyst Daniel Ives, known for his bullish views on the tech sector, acknowledged that he and investors have gotten “more selective” on the AI-exposed stocks that could outperform heading into next year.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Authorities in Tehran haven’t acknowledged the specific nature of those attacks, likely as part of the effort to suggest mines still litter the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
At his own election party in Garden Grove, Hilton acknowledged his party’s challenges as Democrats swept to victory nationwide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Two years earlier, in fact, Burr had claimed to have confronted Hamilton with a personal complaint about incessant vilifications of his character, and Hamilton had acknowledged his indiscretion.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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