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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.Ģżto confirm as binding or of legal force.
to acknowledge a deed.
acknowledge
/ É°ģĖ²ŌɱōÉŖ»åĻō /
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
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- acknowledgeable adjective
- acknowledger noun
- preacknowledge verb (used with object)
- reacknowledge verb (used with object)
- unacknowledging adjective
- ²¹³¦Ė°ģ²Ō“Ē·É±ō±š»å²µ±š°ł noun
- ²¹³¦Ė°ģ²Ō“Ē·É±ō±š»å²µ±š²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of acknowledge1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
McIlroy acknowledged anything short of a top performance would be punished on the course.
She didnāt put the word āabuseā to the resentments and rages Dunne was well known for; she didnāt acknowledge alcoholās role in the cascade of illnesses preceding Quintanaās death.
In exploring the pull between love and liquid assets, Song cleverly acknowledges how weāve been facing this internal war for epochs.
Ashwell Prince, South Africa's batting coach, acknowledged getting some sleep before Saturday's date with destiny might prove difficult for their players.
Retail security firm Facewatch, which provides the technology, said: "We acknowledge and understand how distressing this experience must have been and the retailer has since undertaken additional staff training."
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