acknowledge

/ək'nɔlidʤ/
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acknowledge

The manager acknowledges the team's hard work with a sincere thank you.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To accept or admit the existence or truth of something: To recognize a fact, situation, or reality, often formally or publicly.
    • To recognize the authority, validity, or status of someone or something: To accept someone's position, power, or a claim as legitimate.
    • To express gratitude or appreciation for something received: To show that you are grateful for help, a gift, or kindness.
    • To confirm the receipt of something: To inform the sender that their message or item has been received.
    • To show that you have seen or noticed someone, often by a greeting or reaction: To respond to someone's presence or communication.
Examples of Usage
  • Accepting truth or existence:
    • He finally acknowledged his mistake.
    • The government acknowledged the severity of the crisis.
  • Recognizing authority or status:
    • They acknowledged her as the new leader.
    • The treaty acknowledged the island's independence.
  • Expressing gratitude:
    • I would like to acknowledge the support of my family.
    • She acknowledged his help with a heartfelt thank you.
  • Confirming receipt:
    • Please acknowledge this email so I know you received it.
    • The company acknowledged our complaint letter.
  • Noticing or greeting:
    • He walked past without acknowledging me.
    • She acknowledged the audience with a wave.
Advanced Usage
  • "It is widely acknowledged that...": Used to state a fact that is generally accepted as true.
    • It is widely acknowledged that climate change is a major threat.
  • "To be acknowledged as...": To be recognized or accepted in a specific role or for a specific quality.
    • She is acknowledged as an expert in her field.
Variants and Related Words
  • Acknowledgment (noun): The act of acknowledging or the thing that acknowledges.
    • He gave a nod of acknowledgment.
    • The book includes an acknowledgments section.
  • Acknowledged (adjective): Generally recognized or accepted.
    • He is an acknowledged master of the craft.
Synonyms
  • Admit: To concede as true or valid.
  • Recognize: To identify or accept the legitimacy of.
  • Concede: To admit, often reluctantly, that something is true.
  • Accept: To receive or admit the validity of.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meanings are typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms
  • "Acknowledge the elephant in the room": To openly address an obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids mentioning.
    • Someone needs to acknowledge the elephant in the room and start the difficult conversation.
acknowledge

The manager acknowledges the team's hard work with a sincere thank you.

Verb
  1. 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
  2. accept as legally binding and valid
    • acknowledge the deed
  3. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
  4. 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
  5. report the receipt of
    • The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
  6. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
    • He admitted his errors
    • She acknowledged that she might have forgotten

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