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KK Pronunciation

〔 әkˋnɑlIdʒ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 әkˊnɒlidʒ 〕


Overview of verb acknowledge

The verb acknowledge has 6 senses


  • admit, acknowledge -- (declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten")

  • acknowledge, receipt -- (report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper")

  • notice, acknowledge -- (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")

  • acknowledge, recognize, recognise -- (express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us")

  • acknowledge -- (accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed")

  • acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know -- (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")