acknowledge meaning

acknowledge as a 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

   Synonyms: admit

   Type of: declare

   Kinds: attorn, write off, make no bones about, sustain, concede, confess, avow

   Related forms: acknowledgeable, acknowledgment

2. report the receipt of
   • The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper

   Synonyms: receipt

   Type of: communicate

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

   Synonyms: notice

   Type of: react

   Kinds: mention

   Related forms: acknowledgment

4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
   • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us

   Synonyms: recognize, recognise

   Type of: thank

   Kinds: appreciate

   Related forms: acknowledgment

5. accept as legally binding and valid
   • acknowledge the deed

   Type of: accept

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

   Synonyms: recognize, recognise, know

   Type of: accept

   Related forms: acknowledgment

How to pronounce acknowledge

acknowledge is pronounced /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ in British English and /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with acknowledge

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