'acknowledge' definitions:

Definition of 'acknowledge'

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verb
Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten" [syn: admit, acknowledge] [ant: deny]
verb
Report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper" [syn: acknowledge, receipt]
verb
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" [syn: notice, acknowledge]
verb
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" [syn: acknowledge, recognize, recognise]
verb
Accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"
verb
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" [syn: acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know]

Synonyms of 'acknowledge'

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