Acknowledge Word Meaning

late 15th century: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow ‘acknowledge, confess’

accept or admit the existence or truth of

accept as true

• the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities
• the coach acknowledged that the last few days have been hard for the team
• ‘That's true,’ she acknowledged

recognize the importance or quality of

recognize quality of

• the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius
• the hotel is widely acknowledged as one of Cornwall's finest

show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting

respond to someone's presence

• she refused to acknowledge my presence