1. acknowledge - verb
· declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
Synonym(s): admit
Hypernym(s): declare, adjudge, hold
2. acknowledge - verb
· report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
Synonym(s): receipt
Hypernym(s): communicate, pass_on, pass, pass_along, put_across
3. acknowledge - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): notice
4. acknowledge - verb
· express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
Synonym(s): recognize, recognise
Hypernym(s): thank, give_thanks
5. acknowledge - verb
· accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"
Hypernym(s): accept
6. acknowledge - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): recognize, recognise, know
Hypernym(s): accept
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