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Definition of Acknowledge
1. Verb. Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of. "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
Specialized synonyms: Attorn, Write Off, Make No Bones About, Sustain, Concede, Confess, Profess, Confess, Confess, Fink, Squeal, Avouch, Avow
Generic synonyms: Adjudge, Declare, Hold
Derivative terms: Acknowledgeable, Acknowledgment, Admission
Antonyms: Deny
2. Verb. Report the receipt of. "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Pass, Pass Along, Pass On, Put Across
Derivative terms: Receipt, Receipt
3. Verb. Express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with. "It is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"
Generic synonyms: React, Respond
Specialized synonyms: Cite, Mention
Derivative terms: Acknowledgment, Acknowledgment, Notice, Notice
4. Verb. Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
Generic synonyms: Give Thanks, Thank
Specialized synonyms: Appreciate
Derivative terms: Acknowledgment
5. Verb. Accept as legally binding and valid. "Acknowledge the deed"
6. Verb. Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. "We do not recognize your gods"
Generic synonyms: Accept
Derivative terms: Acknowledgment, Acknowledgment
Definition of Acknowledge
1. v. t. To of or admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to acknowledge the being of a God.
Definition of Acknowledge
1. Verb. (transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to '''acknowledge''' the being of a God. ¹
2. Verb. To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to. ¹
3. Verb. To own with gratitude or as a benefit or an obligation; as, to acknowledge a favor. ¹
4. Verb. To notify receipt, as of a letter. ¹
5. Verb. To own as genuine or valid; to assent to, as a legal instrument, to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form; as, to acknowledge a deed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acknowledge
1. [v -LEDGED, -LEDGING, -LEDGES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acknowledge
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