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- DictionaryAc·knowl·edge/əkˈnäləj/
verb
- 1. accept or admit the existence or truth of: "the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities"
- 2. (of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of: "the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius"
Definitions of acknowledge. verb. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of. “She acknowledged that she might have forgotten” synonyms: admit. see more. verb. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. “The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
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.
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. [ + that ] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.
acknowledge (rather 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. concede (rather formal) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or logical:
to accept that something is true or exists: [ + (that) ] He acknowledged that there was a problem. acknowledge verb [T] (LETTER) to tell someone, usually in a letter, that you have received something they sent you: Send a letter acknowledging receipt of his application. acknowledge verb [T] (SAY HELLO)
1 day ago · acknowledge in British English. (əkˈnɒlɪdʒ ) verb (transitive) 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.
2 days ago · acknowledge in American English. (ækˈnɑlɪdʒ ; əkˈnɑlɪdʒ ) verb transitive Word forms: acˈknowledged or acˈknowledging. 1. to admit to be true or as stated; confess. 2. to recognize the authority or claims of. 3. to recognize and answer (a greeting or greeter, an introduction, etc.)
