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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" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of: "the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius"
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: 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.
to tell someone, usually in a letter or email, that you have received something they sent you: They didn't acknowledge my letter. acknowledge receipt of Please acknowledge receipt of this letter. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. acknowledge someone's presence.
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.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGE meaning: 1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: 2. to tell…. Learn more.
If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists.
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.
acknowledge something (formal) to publicly express thanks for help you have been given. I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses. He is always ready to acknowledge his debt to his teachers.
ACKNOWLEDGE definition: 1. to accept that something is true or exists: 2. to tell someone, usually in a letter, that you…. Learn more.
to show or express appreciation or gratitude for: to acknowledge a favor. to indicate or make known the receipt of: to acknowledge a letter. to take notice of or reply to: to acknowledge a greeting. Law to confirm as binding or of legal force: to acknowledge a deed.
