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   acknowledge

   /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

   verb

   • 1. accept or admit the existence or truth of: "the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities" Similar admitacceptgrantallowconcedeconfessownappreciaterecognizerealizebe aware ofbe conscious ofsubscribe toapprove (of)agree toaccede toconcur withacquiesce ingo along withrespectcooperate withbow toinformal:take on boardbe wise torare:cognizeOpposite rejectdeny
   • 2. recognize the importance or quality of: "the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius"
   • ▪ express gratitude for or appreciation of: "he received a letter acknowledging his services" Similar express gratitude forshow appreciation forgive thanks forthank someone forpay tribute to someone forsalute someone fortoast someone forhonourcelebratepraisespeak highly of
   • ▪ accept the validity or legitimacy of: "Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir"
   • 3. show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting: "she refused to acknowledge my presence" Similar greetsaluteaddresshailaccostnod towave tosignal toraise one's hat tosay hello tosmile atrecognizenoticeOpposite ignore
   • ▪ confirm (receipt of something): "I should be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter" Similar answerreturnreply torespond toreact towrite back to someonecome back to someoneOpposite overlook

   Word Origin late 15th century: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow ‘acknowledge, confess’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. acknowledgeable adjective

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