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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

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACKNOWLEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   acknowledge. verb [ T ] uk / əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ / us / əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ / Add to word list. C1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: acknowledge someone as something Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field. [ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged hav ing been at fault.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › acknowledgeacknowledge verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   acknowledge something (formal) to publicly express thanks for help you have been given. I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses. He is always ready to acknowledge his debt to his teachers.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acknowledgeAcknowledge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ACKNOWLEDGE is to recognize the rights, authority, or status of. How to use acknowledge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Acknowledge.

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   to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of: to acknowledge one's mistakes. Synonyms: grant, confess, concede. Antonyms: disavow, disclaim, deny. to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › acknowledgeACKNOWLEDGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ACKNOWLEDGE definition: 1. to accept that something is true or exists: 2. to tell someone, usually in a letter, that you…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACKNOWLEDGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ACKNOWLEDGE meaning: 1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: 2. to tell…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACKNOWLEDGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists.