acknowledge

verb transitive

US /əkˈnɑlɪdʒ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	acknowledge
he/she/it	acknowledges
present participle	acknowledging
past tense	acknowledged
past participle	acknowledged

1
to accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is real
He never acknowledges his mistakes (=admits that he has made them).
acknowledge that:
She won’t acknowledge that there’s a problem.
Synonyms and related words
To admit that something is true
admit
grant
concede
1. 1a
  usually passiveto know or recognize that someone or something is important
  acknowledge something as being/to be something:
  Wimbledon is widely acknowledged as being the premier tennis tournament.
  Synonyms and related words
  To value something or someone
  value
  respect
  appreciate
2
to let someone know that you have received something they sent you
Unfortunately, we cannot acknowledge all the letters we receive.
acknowledge receipt of something:
We will acknowledge receipt of your order if requested.
Synonyms and related words
To be grateful, or to say thank you
thank
acknowledge
appreciate
1. 2a
  to thank someone for something they have done for you or given to you, especially in writing or by saying it publicly
  We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of everyone who helped us.
  Synonyms and related words
  To be grateful, or to say thank you
  thank
  acknowledge
  appreciate
3
to show that you have seen someone or that you recognize them, for example by smiling or speaking to them
They barely acknowledge each other in public.
acknowledge someone’s presence:
James acknowledged his lawyer’s presence with a small nod.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
1. 3a
  to show that you are grateful to people who are clapping or cheering for you by waving your hand, nodding your head, etc.
  She stood back and acknowledged the applause of the crowd.
  Synonyms and related words
  To use a particular gesture to communicate something
  acknowledge
  bat your eyes/eyelashes
  beckon

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