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English verb: acknowledge | |||
| 1. | acknowledge (communication) declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of | ||
| Samples | He admitted his errors. She acknowledged that she might have forgotten. | ||
| Synonyms | admit | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjudge, declare, hold | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | attorn, avouch, avow, concede, confess, confess, confess, fink, make no bones about, profess, squeal, sustain, write off | ||
| Antonyms | deny | ||
| 2. | acknowledge (communication) report the receipt of | ||
| Samples | The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper. | ||
| Synonyms | receipt | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | communicate, pass, pass along, pass on, put across | ||
| 3. | acknowledge (communication) express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||
| Samples | 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 | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | react, respond | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cite, mention | ||
| 4. | acknowledge (communication) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for | ||
| Samples | We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us. | ||
| Synonyms | recognise, recognize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | give thanks, thank | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | appreciate | ||
| 5. | acknowledge (cognition) accept as legally binding and valid | ||
| Samples | Acknowledge the deed. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accept | ||
| 6. | acknowledge (cognition) accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | ||
| Samples | The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne. We do not recognize your gods. | ||
| Synonyms | know, recognise, recognize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accept | ||
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