acknowledge

ac-knowl-edge · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

  2. 2.

    Recognize the importance or quality of something.

  3. 3.

    Show that one has noticed or recognized someone.

  4. 4.

    Confirm receipt of something.

  5. 5.

    Express gratitude for assistance or a contribution.

Phrases & expressions

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    acknowledge receipt — Confirm that something has been received.
  • •
    be acknowledged as — Be recognized or accepted as.
  • •
    acknowledge someone's presence — Show awareness of someone.

Related words

Antonyms: deny, ignore, reject
See also: acknowledged, acknowledgment, admit, recognize
Synonyms: accept, admit, concede, recognize

Etymology

From Middle English knowlechen ("to acknowledge"), from knowen ("to know") + -lechen. Influenced by Latin agnoscere ("to recognize").