Acknowledge (Verb)
Meaning 1
Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Meaning 6
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".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.