Meaning & Definition of Acknowledge in English
English⟶
Acknowledge
/æknɑlɪʤ/
verb
1. Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- "He admitted his errors"
- "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
synonym:
- admit,
- acknowledge
2. Report the receipt of
- "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
synonym:
- acknowledge,
- receipt
3. 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 complement with a smile"
- "It is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"
synonym:
- notice,
- acknowledge
4. Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
- "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
synonym:
- acknowledge,
- recognize,
- recognise
5. Accept as legally binding and valid
- "Acknowledge the deed"
synonym:
- acknowledge
6. Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
- "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
- "We do not recognize your gods"
synonym:
- acknowledge,
- recognize,
- recognise,
- know
Examples of using
Why don't you want to acknowledge that you're wrong?
Superstitions derive from the inability of men to acknowledge that coincidences are merely coincidences.
I acknowledge my mistake.