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- Dictionaryacknowledge/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
verb
- 1. accept or admit the existence or truth of: "the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities" Similar Opposite
- 2. recognize the importance or quality of: "the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius"
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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.
The meaning of ACKNOWLEDGE is to recognize the rights, authority, or status of. How to use acknowledge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Acknowledge.
ACKNOWLEDGE meaning: 1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: 2. to tell…. Learn more.
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with. “He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway” “She acknowledged his compliment with a smile” “it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing” synonyms: notice. see more. verb. report the receipt of.
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.
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.
If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists.
1. ( may take a clause as object) to recognize or admit the existence, truth, or reality of. 2. to indicate recognition or awareness of, as by a greeting, glance, etc. 3. to express appreciation or thanks for: to acknowledge a gift. 4. to make the receipt of known to the sender: to acknowledge a letter.
ACKNOWLEDGE definition: 1. to accept that something is true or exists: 2. to tell someone, usually in a letter, that you…. Learn more.
acknowledge (somewhat formal) to accept that something exists, is true, or has happened: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. recognize to admit or be aware that something exists or is true: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously.
