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   Ac·knowl·edge

   /əkˈnäləj/

   

   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. (of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of: "the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius"
   • ▪ express or display 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 forhonorcelebratepraisespeak 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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   Acknowledge is a verb that means to recognize, admit, or express gratitude for something or someone. It can also mean to make known, take notice, or recognize as genuine or valid. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and legal usage of this word.

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   To acknowledge is to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something. It can also mean to tell someone that you have received something they sent you. See examples, synonyms, antonyms, and related words for this verb.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb acknowledge, which means to admit, recognize, or show appreciation for something or someone. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for acknowledge on Dictionary.com.

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   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”

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