Acknowledge meaning

What does “acknowledge” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“acknowledge” is a verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of.

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”
Synonymsadmit
report the receipt of
“The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper”
Synonymsreceipt
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”
Synonymsnotice
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”
Synonymsrecognize recognise
accept as legally binding and valid
“acknowledge the deed”
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”
Synonymsrecognize recognise know

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University