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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 Word 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
Word History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In a statement posted to social media, the Santa Ana Police Department acknowledged “the strong emotions this case has generated” but urged residents to allow the investigation and judicial process to take their course.
In response, the government pointed to its investment in flood defences, but acknowledged more work was needed.
The KRG said it acknowledged the "tragic loss of civilians resulting from military confrontation between the PKK and Turkish army in the region".
FBI agent Richard Miller acknowledged his secret dealings with the Soviets, but claimed he did so to infiltrate Soviet intelligence and redeem his career.
Seemingly not trusting anyone under 70 with power — and refusing to acknowledge the legitimate concerns about aging and inevitable decline— has been tried.
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