acknowledge

verb

ac·knowl·edge ik-ˈnä-lij How to pronounce acknowledge (audio)

ak-

acknowledged; acknowledging

transitive verb

: to recognize the rights, authority, or status of

They acknowledged him as their leader.

: to disclose knowledge of or agreement with

She readily acknowledged her mistake.

: to express gratitude or obligation for

acknowledge a gift

: to take notice of

failed to acknowledge my greeting

: to make known the receipt of

acknowledge a letter

: to recognize as genuine or valid

acknowledge a debt

Example Sentences

They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake. Do you acknowledge that you caused this mess? They readily acknowledged their mistake. She won't acknowledge responsibility for her actions. He quickly acknowledges all of my e-mails when he receives them. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter. She acknowledged the gift with a card. She acknowledged his greeting with a smile. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday for the first time since the invasion began on Feb. 24, appeared to acknowledge the gap.

Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said the state is sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard to force Democratic leaders to acknowledge the harm caused by the crisis at the southern border.

Fox News Staff, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Signage near the entrance invites visitors to acknowledge their feelings, take breaks if needed, and be prepared for a sound and light show that includes the sounds of gunshots and loud noises.

Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 And if Microsoft wants to pretend this couch co-op cancellation isn't a big deal, dodge all interview requests on the topic, and eventually decide that Xbox CEO Phil Spencer doesn't need to acknowledge the issue, that's its business prerogative.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 The incident drew scrutiny after officials in Inglewood failed to acknowledge it for three days.

Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The delay in Biden’s decision has only heightened the anticipation for what his own aides acknowledge represents a political no-win situation.

Seung Min Kim, Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 The delay in Biden’s decision has only heightened the anticipation for what his own aides acknowledge represents a political no-win situation.

Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Chron, 24 Aug. 2022 Perhaps there is some justification for this, but this would require clear language on the part of the firm selling the fund to acknowledge it and explain why.

Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

acknowledge

verb

ac·knowl·edge ik-ˈnä-lij How to pronounce acknowledge (audio)

ak-

acknowledged; acknowledging

: to admit the truth or existence of

They acknowledged their mistake.

: to make known that something has been received or noticed

He refuses to acknowledge my generosity.

: to recognize the rights or authority of

They acknowledged her as captain.

: to express thanks or appreciation for acknowledge a gift

Legal Definition

acknowledge

transitive verb

ac·knowl·edge

acknowledged; acknowledging

: to indicate recognition and acceptance of

the power of taxation in the general and state governments is acknowledged to be concurrent

McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. 316 (1819)

: to show by word or act that one has knowledge of and accepts responsibility for (a duty, obligation, or indebtedness)

: to admit paternity of

will acknowledge the child as his

compare filiate

: to make known to a sender or giver the receipt of (what has been sent or given) or the fact of (one's having received what has been sent or given)

acknowledge receipt of a letter

: to recognize as genuine so as to give validity : avow or admit in legal form

the execution of any such power of attorney shall be acknowledged before one of the officers

U.S. Code

acknowledge

verb

as in to admit

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket

Synonyms & Similar Words

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admit
confess
concede
agree
recognize
grant
announce
disclose
reveal
allow
accept
confirm
tell
affirm
say
declare
proclaim
fess (up)
come clean (about)
avow
profess
own (up to)
inform
publish
warn
divulge
communicate
unload
talk
expose
impart
betray
yield
unveil
spill
whisper
unburden
broadcast
disburden
breathe
rat
tattle
squeal
give away
leak
blab
tip (off)
break
wise (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deny
disclaim
disavow
contradict
reject
disallow
negate
refute
dispute
negative
gainsay
repudiate
rebut
hide
conceal
cover (up)
disown
obscure
veil
kid (oneself)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of acknowledge are admit, avow, confess, and own. While all these words mean "to disclose against one's will or inclination," acknowledge implies the disclosing of something that has been or might be concealed.

acknowledged an earlier peccadillo

While in some cases nearly identical to acknowledge, admit implies reluctance to disclose, grant, or concede and refers usually to facts rather than their implications.

admitted the project was over budget

Although the words avow and acknowledge have much in common, avow implies boldly declaring, often in the face of hostility, what one might be expected to be silent about.

avowed that he was a revolutionary

The words confess and acknowledge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, confess may apply to an admission of a weakness, failure, omission, or guilt.

confessed a weakness for sweets

The words own and acknowledge can be used in similar contexts, but own implies acknowledging something in close relation to oneself.

must own I know little about computers

单词	acknowledge
释义	acknowledge verb ac·knowl·edge ik-ˈnä-lij ak- acknowledged; acknowledging transitive verb 1 : 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 acknowledge a letter 4 : to recognize as genuine or valid acknowledge a debt Synonyms admit agree allow concede confess fess (up) grant own (up to) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake. Do you acknowledge that you caused this mess? They readily acknowledged their mistake. She won't acknowledge responsibility for her actions. He quickly acknowledges all of my e-mails when he receives them. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter. She acknowledged the gift with a card. She acknowledged his greeting with a smile. See More Recent Examples on the Web Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday for the first time since the invasion began on Feb. 24, appeared to acknowledge the gap. Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said the state is sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard to force Democratic leaders to acknowledge the harm caused by the crisis at the southern border. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Signage near the entrance invites visitors to acknowledge their feelings, take breaks if needed, and be prepared for a sound and light show that includes the sounds of gunshots and loud noises. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 And if Microsoft wants to pretend this couch co-op cancellation isn't a big deal, dodge all interview requests on the topic, and eventually decide that Xbox CEO Phil Spencer doesn't need to acknowledge the issue, that's its business prerogative. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 The incident drew scrutiny after officials in Inglewood failed to acknowledge it for three days. Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The delay in Biden’s decision has only heightened the anticipation for what his own aides acknowledge represents a political no-win situation. Seung Min Kim, Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 The delay in Biden’s decision has only heightened the anticipation for what his own aides acknowledge represents a political no-win situation. Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Chron, 24 Aug. 2022 Perhaps there is some justification for this, but this would require clear language on the part of the firm selling the fund to acknowledge it and explain why. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology ac- (in acknow "to confess knowledge of," going back to Middle English aknowen, going back to Old English oncnāwan, acnāwan "to know, recognize, admit, confess," from a-, on-, prefixal use of on on entry 1 + cnāwan "to know entry 1") + knowledge First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition acknowledge verb ac·knowl·edge ik-ˈnä-lij ak- acknowledged; acknowledging 1 : to admit the truth or existence of They acknowledged their mistake. 2 : to make known that something has been received or noticed He refuses to acknowledge my generosity. 3 : to recognize the rights or authority of They acknowledged her as captain. 4 : to express thanks or appreciation for acknowledge a gift Legal Definition acknowledge transitive verb ac·knowl·edge acknowledged; acknowledging 1 : to indicate recognition and acceptance of the power of taxation in the general and state governments is acknowledged to be concurrent McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. 316 (1819) 2 a : to show by word or act that one has knowledge of and accepts responsibility for (a duty, obligation, or indebtedness) b : to admit paternity of will acknowledge the child as his compare filiate 3 : to make known to a sender or giver the receipt of (what has been sent or given) or the fact of (one's having received what has been sent or given) acknowledge receipt of a letter 4 : to recognize as genuine so as to give validity : avow or admit in legal form the execution of any such power of attorney shall be acknowledged before one of the officers U.S. Code acknowledge verb as in to admit to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance admit confess concede agree recognize grant announce disclose reveal allow accept confirm tell affirm say declare proclaim fess (up) come clean (about) avow profess own (up to) inform publish warn divulge communicate unload talk expose impart betray yield unveil spill whisper unburden broadcast disburden breathe rat tattle squeal give away leak blab tip (off) break wise (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms deny disclaim disavow contradict reject disallow negate refute dispute negative gainsay repudiate rebut hide conceal cover (up) disown obscure veil kid (oneself) See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of acknowledge are admit, avow, confess, and own. While all these words mean "to disclose against one's will or inclination," acknowledge implies the disclosing of something that has been or might be concealed. acknowledged an earlier peccadillo While in some cases nearly identical to acknowledge, admit implies reluctance to disclose, grant, or concede and refers usually to facts rather than their implications. admitted the project was over budget Although the words avow and acknowledge have much in common, avow implies boldly declaring, often in the face of hostility, what one might be expected to be silent about. avowed that he was a revolutionary The words confess and acknowledge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, confess may apply to an admission of a weakness, failure, omission, or guilt. confessed a weakness for sweets The words own and acknowledge can be used in similar contexts, but own implies acknowledging something in close relation to oneself. must own I know little about computers
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acknowledge

verb

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