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".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company will acknowledge the complaints it received and take steps to improve its services.
- The researcher acknowledged the contributions of her teammates in the project.
- She acknowledged that her decision was based on incomplete information.
- He acknowledged the role his family played in his success during the interview.
- The government acknowledged the need for environmental reforms.
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Meaning 2
Report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The staff acknowledged the payment of the client via a confirmation email sent immediately after the online transaction.
- The customer service representative acknowledged the customer's complaint and assured them that it would be investigated.
- Please acknowledge the receipt of this email regarding your scheduled appointment tomorrow.
- When submitting your application, the system will automatically acknowledge the receipt of your documents.
- The company acknowledged the contributions of its employees during the annual awards ceremony held last night.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company will acknowledge the receipt of your application by email within the next 48 hours.
- He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway.
- She acknowledged his compliment with a smile and thanked him for his kind words.
- It is essential to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing to avoid plagiarism.
- The new employee acknowledged the manager's role in mentoring her through the onboarding process.
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Meaning 4
Accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The client was required to acknowledge the power of attorney document in front of a notary.
- The contractor is yet to acknowledge the agreement, and a formal dispute might follow.
- She had to acknowledge the receipt of the summons before appearing in court.
- Please acknowledge the declaration that you understand all your financial responsibilities.
- The company director was yet to acknowledge the deed transferring ownership of the property to the new investor.
Meaning 5
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- We must acknowledge the financial support provided by our sponsors throughout the event.
- The city's mayor acknowledge the bravery of the firefighter who risked his life to save a family.
- We would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our team members who made this project a success.
- The CEO took a moment to acknowledge the employees who had been with the company for over 10 years.
- The researcher's paper was well-received, but she made sure to acknowledge the contributions of her colleagues in her presentation.
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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".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The newly elected leader was acknowledged by the international community as the rightful head of state.
- Her credentials as a medical doctor were acknowledged by the licensing board, and she was issued a medical license.
- He was not acknowledged by the clan leaders as a true member due to his questionable lineage.
- The town officially acknowledged its founder's descendants as honorary citizens during the annual celebrations.
- The courts acknowledged the tribal council's sovereignty over their ancestral lands and recognized their authority in local matters.