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acknowledge
[ ak-nol-ij ]
verb (used with object)
- to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of:
to acknowledge one's mistakes.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- to show or express recognition or realization of:
to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding.
- to recognize the authority, validity, or claims of:
The students acknowledged the authority of the student council.
- to show or express appreciation or gratitude for:
to acknowledge a favor.
- to indicate or make known the receipt of:
to acknowledge a letter.
- to take notice of or reply to:
to acknowledge a greeting.
- Law. to confirm as binding or of legal force:
to acknowledge a deed.
acknowledge
/ əˈɒɪ /
verb
- may take a clause as object to recognize or admit the existence, truth, or reality of
- to indicate recognition or awareness of, as by a greeting, glance, etc
- to express appreciation or thanks for
to acknowledge a gift
- to make the receipt of known to the sender
to acknowledge a letter
- to recognize, esp in legal form, the authority, rights, or claims of
Derived Forms
- ˈԴǷɱ岵, noun
- ˈԴǷɱ岵, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ԴǷɱ·岵·· adjective
- ·ԴǷɱ·岵· noun
- ··ԴǷɱ·岵 verb (used with object) preacknowledged preacknowledging
- ··ԴǷɱ·岵 verb (used with object) reacknowledged reacknowledging
- ܲ··ԴǷɱ·岵·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
At the time of his 2024 conversion, Brand declared that he had repented of his past and that he would "acknowledge that I am in a battle against myself."
Some sheriffs have denied their existence, but Martinez acknowledged that exclusionary groups exist in the department.
In an interview with the BBC, he accused Trump of handing Russia most of its demands, though he acknowledged it was still early in the process and things could yet change.
In response to critical audits, she has repeatedly acknowledged its flaws, and characterized her mission as one of reforming problems that she inherited from prior administrations.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll earlier this week found that 53% of Americans believed tariffs would do more harm than good, with seven in 10 acknowledging the duties would hike prices domestically.
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