acknowledged Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
    admit; acknowledge.
    • He admitted his errors
    • She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
  2. verb report the receipt of
    receipt; acknowledge.
    • The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
  3. verb express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    notice; acknowledge.
    • 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
  4. verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    recognize; recognise; acknowledge.
    • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
  5. verb accept as legally binding and valid
    acknowledge.
    • acknowledge the deed
  6. verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
    recognize; know; recognise; acknowledge.
    • The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
    • We do not recognize your gods
  7. adjective recognized or made known or admitted
    • the acknowledged leader of the community
    • a woman of acknowledged accomplishments
    • his acknowledged error
  8. adjective satellite generally accepted

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