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- pronunciation:
- aek
na
lihj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
acknowledges, acknowledging, acknowledged |
definition 1: |
to admit or recognize the truth, existence, fact, or validity of.
The professor was forced to acknowledge that the student had been correct after all.[verb + (that) + clause
]
He refused to acknowledge the boy as his son.The city's orchestra is acknowledged to be one of the world's finest.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
]
At first, she did not acknowledge being acquainted with the man.[verb + gerund
]
The neighbor finally acknowledged having witnessed the crime.[verb + gerund
]
- synonyms:
- accept, admit, affirm, allow, avow, concede, grant, recognize
- antonyms:
- deny, disavow, reject
- similar words:
- acquiesce, agree, certify, concur, confess, credit, face up to, honor, know, own up to, plead, testify
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definition 2: |
to indicate awareness of.
She acknowledged his presence with a slight nod.
- synonyms:
- notice, recognize
- antonyms:
- ignore
- similar words:
- address, credit, greet, hail, know, salute
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definition 3: |
to show appreciation or thanks for.
At the front of the book, she acknowledges her husband's help with the research.- synonyms:
- appreciate, hail, recognize
- similar words:
- requite, thank
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definition 4: |
to indicate the receipt of, as a message.
We should at least acknowledge their invitation, even if we decide not to go.- synonyms:
- answer, reply to, respond to
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related words: |
accept, adhere, admit, allow, answer, avouch, believe, congratulate, legitimate, own, profess, respond, uphold |
contrasting words: |
devalue, discredit |
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derivation: |
acknowledgment (n.) |
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