Acknowledged

/əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Recognized the existence or truth of something.

She acknowledged the difficulties they faced during the project.

Accepted or admitted the reality of something.

He acknowledged his mistakes and apologized for them.

Expressed gratitude or appreciation for something.

The team acknowledged the support they received from the volunteers.

Made a point of recognizing someone publicly.

The award ceremony acknowledged the contributions of many local artists.

adjective

Recognized or accepted, especially in a formal context.

He is an acknowledged expert in the field of renewable energy.

Something that has been accepted or confirmed.

Her acknowledged authority on the subject made her a sought-after speaker.

Derived from the Old English 'acnocian', which means to recognize.

acknowledged leader

A recognized authority or influential figure in a particular field.

acknowledged expert

Someone recognized for their knowledge and proficiency in a specific area.

acknowledged fact

A truth that is accepted by most people.

acknowledge

To admit the existence or truth of something.

recognition

The action of recognizing something as valid or important.

admitted

To accept as valid or true.

In the loop

If you're acknowledged, you're in the loop about what's happening.

On the radar

Since then, she's really been acknowledged on the radar in the industry.