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acknowledge

[ ak-nol-ij ]

verb (used with object)

, ac·knowl·edged, ac·knowl·edg·ing.
  1. 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

  2. to show or express recognition or realization of:

    to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding.

  3. to recognize the authority, validity, or claims of:

    The students acknowledged the authority of the student council.

  4. to show or express appreciation or gratitude for:

    to acknowledge a favor.

  5. to indicate or make known the receipt of:

    to acknowledge a letter.

  6. to take notice of or reply to:

    to acknowledge a greeting.

  7. Law. to confirm as binding or of legal force:

    to acknowledge a deed.



acknowledge

/ əkˈnɒlɪdʒ /

verb

  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

    to acknowledge a gift

  4. to make the receipt of known to the sender

    to acknowledge a letter

  5. to recognize, esp in legal form, the authority, rights, or claims of
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • acˈknowledger, noun
  • acˈknowledgeable, adjective
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Other Words From

  • ac·knowl·edge·a·ble adjective
  • ac·knowl·edg·er noun
  • pre·ac·knowl·edge verb (used with object) preacknowledged preacknowledging
  • re·ac·knowl·edge verb (used with object) reacknowledged reacknowledging
  • un·ac·knowl·edg·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acknowledge1

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English acknowleche, apparently either Middle English aknou(en) “to recognize” + -leche, noun suffix, variant of -lac; or a blend of aknouen and knouleche knowledge; then a- was mistaken for ac-
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acknowledge1

C15: probably from earlier knowledge, on the model of Old English oncnāwan, Middle English aknowen to confess, recognize
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Synonym Study

Acknowledge, admit, confess agree in the idea of declaring something to be true. Acknowledge implies making a statement reluctantly, often about something previously denied: to acknowledge a fault. Admit especially implies acknowledging something under pressure: to admit a charge. Confess usually means stating somewhat formally an admission of wrongdoing, crime, or shortcoming: to confess guilt; to confess an inability to understand.
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Example Sentences

What was extremely disturbing to us was we began to realize that there was a settlement that came out of each period that had to do with restoring racial hierarchy or even just never even acknowledging a conflict around it and building on top of it.

From Vox

Finally, Becerra stepped in, urging Hayungs to get on with his presentation, but never acknowledging all he’d done to help the businessman.

The researchers acknowledged in their article that they do not have precise enough dating to verify how many species, especially land animals and plants, actually died out in the time frame that the researchers investigated.

Executive Chairman Bill Ford, whom Newsom praised in his remarks, was among the first Detroit executives to acknowledge the role gas-burning cars play in climate change.

From Fortune

In the plea agreement, Garmo acknowledged that between 2013 and 2019 he made straw purchases of “off-roster” handguns and rifles that only members of law enforcement can possess, then transferred 98 of them to people he knew.

Every once in a while, they act swiftly and acknowledge the problem.

You have to acknowledge your age and position in life, for me quite a lot of those emotionally fueled songs were hormone songs.

Interviews in Serial (including ones from Adnan) do acknowledge that Jay was known as a resident bad boy at Woodlawn High School.

As Kurdish leaders acknowledge, liberating Mosul is beyond the capability of the peshmerga and government forces will be needed.

All seem to acknowledge that sexual assault is a serious problem that requires campus-wide education.

And when he answered it, he was obliged to acknowledge that she had made upon his nature a definite impression.

He would impeach all his partners, acknowledge his errors, and promise once more to reform.

This is certainly handsome, and I acknowledge the courtesy, though I shall not accept the invitation.

They obeyed, and the sieur made them acknowledge the authority of his son, as Vice-Admiral in the said lands of the West.

"Gilbert, I am glad you acknowledge the folly of your conduct," said the farmer, breaking the painful silence.

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