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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acknowledgeAcknowledge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACKNOWLEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acknowledgeAcknowledge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACKNOWLEDGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › acknowledgeACKNOWLEDGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACKNOWLEDGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   acknowledge in British English. (əkˈnɒlɪdʒ ) verb (transitive) 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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › acknowledgeAcknowledge - definition of acknowledge by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › acknowledgeacknowledge verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › acknowledgeACKNOWLEDGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › acknowledgeacknowledge - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    acknowledge meaning, definition, what is acknowledge: to admit or accept that something is tru...: Learn more.