Pronunciation: /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
verb
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1 [reporting verb] accept or admit the existence or truth of: [with object]: the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities [with clause]: the government acknowledged that the tax was unfair [with direct speech]: ‘That’s true,’ she acknowledged
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2 [with object] recognize the importance or quality of: the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius the hotel is widely acknowledged as one of Cornwall’s finest
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express gratitude for or appreciation of: he received a letter acknowledging his services
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accept the validity or legitimacy of: Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir
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3 [with object] show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting: she refused to acknowledge my presence
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confirm (receipt of something): I should be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter
