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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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   Definition of acknowledge verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   From Longman Business Dictionary acknowledge ac‧knowl‧edge / əkˈnɒlɪdʒ-ˈnɑː-/ verb [transitive] 1 to tell someone that you have received something such as a letter they have sent to you We shall be grateful if you will kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter. 2 to admit or accept that something is true or exists The government ...

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   to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of: to acknowledge one's mistakes. 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.

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   1. : to recognize the rights, authority, or status of. They acknowledged him as their leader. 2. : to disclose knowledge of or agreement with. She readily acknowledged her mistake. 3. a. : to express gratitude or obligation for. acknowledge a gift. b. : to take notice of. failed to acknowledge my greeting. c. : to make known the receipt of.

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   Define acknowledge. acknowledge synonyms, acknowledge pronunciation, acknowledge translation, English dictionary definition of acknowledge. tr.v. ac·knowl·edged , ac·knowl·edg·ing , ac·knowl·edg·es 1. To admit the existence or truth of: The doctors acknowledged that the treatment had not been...

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   May 4, 2024 · verb. Definition of acknowledge. Synonyms for acknowledge. She acknowledged the gift with a card. Do you acknowledge that you caused this mess? She acknowledged his greeting with a smile. He quickly acknowledges all of my e-mails when he receives them. They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.