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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

   Scrabble Points: 22

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   The meaning of ACKNOWLEDGE is to recognize the rights, authority, or status of. How to use acknowledge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Acknowledge.

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   ACKNOWLEDGE definition: 1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: 2. to tell…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   ACKNOWLEDGE meaning: 1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: 2. to tell…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   Synonyms for ACKNOWLEDGE: admit, confess, concede, agree, recognize, announce, grant, disclose; Antonyms of ACKNOWLEDGE: deny, disclaim, contradict, reject, negative, disallow, negate, dispute.

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   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: