acknowledge
/ək'nɔlidʤ/
Definition
- 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.
Verb
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accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
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The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
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We do not recognize your gods
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accept as legally binding and valid
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acknowledge the deed
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express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
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We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
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express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
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He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
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She acknowledged his complement with a smile
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it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing
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report the receipt of
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The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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He admitted his errors
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She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
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