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Meaning of acknowledge
to accept or admit the truth or existence of something
Etymology of acknowledge
The word "acknowledge" comes from the Old English words "on" (meaning "on" or "at") and "cnāwan" (meaning "to know"), and the suffix "-ledge" which is related to the Old English word "cnāwle" (meaning "knowledge" or "acknowledgment")
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to mean "to recognize or admit the truth or existence of something"
Synonyms
recognize
accept
admit
confirm
approve
validate
verify
concede
confess
avow
own
grant
allow
concede
agree
consent
accede
acquiesce
concede
comply
concur
ratify
sanction
endorse
support
affirm
declare
profess
acknowledge
avouch
assure
guarantee
warrant
attest
certify
testify
vouch
admit
accept
recognize
respect
honor
appreciate
value
esteem
praise
commend
applaud
appreciate
credit
acknowledge
notice
perceive
discern
detect
discover
observe
note
mark
see
spot
identify
distinguish
recognize
accept
tolerate
bear
brook
abide
endure
suffer
permit
let
allow
grant
enable
authorize
sanction
approve
confirm
ratify
validate
verify
certify
attest
testify
vouch
guarantee
warrant
assure
Definitions
- to accept or admit the truth or existence of something
- * to show that you have received or understood something, such as a letter or message
- * to express gratitude or appreciation for something
Usage Examples
- The company will acknowledge receipt of your complaint and respond within 5 working days
- * She acknowledged her mistakes and apologized for the inconvenience caused
- * The team acknowledged the support of their fans and thanked them for their encouragement
Antonyms
deny
reject
refuse
dispute
contradict
oppose
resist
defy
disobey
ignore
overlook
neglect
disregard
dismiss
repudiate
renounce
disavow
disclaim
refute
counter
negate
nullify
cancel
abandon
forsake
relinquish
waive
forgo
decline
refuse
reject
spurn
repel
rebuff
dismiss
discard
ignore
neglect
overlook
disregard
omit
exclude
except
omit
leave
bypass
circumvent
evade
avoid
shun
eschew