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to acknowledge

to acknowledge

286 3.9
To show that you have noticed someone or something
  • verb
  • /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
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  • Yet, obvious as this conclusion appears to be, there is tremendous resistance to acknowledging its reality.
  • acknowledge the importance
  • acknowledge the existence
  • acknowledge the need

But they want other people to acknowledge their point of view.

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Examples

  • By being present, you acknowledge that you may be recorded.

  • "But they also add, worse than crisis, is the failure to acknowledge the existence of crisis."

    Academic text (2008)

  • But they want other people to acknowledge their point of view.

    André Duqum

  • But we need to acknowledge it, see it.

  • Everyone has faith in something whether they acknowledge it as faith or not.

  • And I think it is important to acknowledge that.

  • I just think we need to acknowledge the moment.

    She's the Man (2006)

  • What is essential is that all of these states be able to acknowledge their deep diversity.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Prior to discussing the findings, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of this study.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In his speech, the leader chose to acknowledge the contributions of all team members.

Synonyms

to admit
vsto acknowledge
∞ 2.0

Say that something is true without wanting to

is a general show of notice rather than a reluctant confession
to appreciate
vsto acknowledge
902 3.4

To understand how important something is

is more about showing notice than deep internal understanding
to recognize
vsto acknowledge
  • Formal
305 1.4

To say or show thanks for what someone did

is more general, used to show notice or importance in many contexts
to recognize for
vsto acknowledge
  • US
17 2.4

To give praise or a reward to someone for something good they did

is the broader act of showing notice or importance without reward
to ack
vsto acknowledge
  • Jargon
1 9.9

To send a short message to show you received something

is the general act of showing notice in many social situations
to agnize
vsto acknowledge
  • Archaic
9.9

To recognize and accept something as true or real

is the modern common way to show you noticed or value something

Antonyms

to overlook
243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

How Recognized

to salute
  • Formal
106 3.5
to greet
248 1.0
to acknowledge
286 3.9
to notice
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

acknowledge infinitive
acknowledged past
acknowledged past participle
acknowledging present participle
acknowledges third person singular

Morphology

acknowledge = knowledge (opaque) = a + knowledge

Although historically related to 'knowledge', the verb meaning is not a productively inferable result of adding 'a-' for most learners.

Etymology

Acknowledge comes from old words meaning 'to know', like the words know and knowledge. So to acknowledge a person or an idea is to show you 'see' or 'know' it exists.