 acknowledge |
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| 1. | [ verb ] discern | |
| Synonyms: | recognize know recognise | |
| Examples: | "His greed knew no limits" |
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| Related terms: | accept write_off attorn recognition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of | |
| Synonyms: | admit | |
| Examples: | "He admitted his errors" "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten" |
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| Related terms: | deny declare concede confess write_off sustain confess attorn avow recognition | |
| 3. | [ verb ] report the receipt of | |
| Synonyms: | receipt | |
| Examples: | "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper" |
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| Related terms: | declare communicate receipt | |
| 4. | [ verb ] commend | |
| Synonyms: | mention cite | |
| Examples: | "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" |
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| Related terms: | praise notice citation | |
| 5. | [ verb ] acknowledge the presence of or acquaintance with | |
| Synonyms: | notice | |
| Related terms: | react greet mention citation notice | |
| 6. | [ verb ] express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for | |
| Synonyms: | recognize recognise | |
| Examples: | "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" |
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| Related terms: | thank appreciate acknowledgment | |
| Similar spelling: |
acknowledged acknowledgment |
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