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Meaning of acknowledging
The primary meaning of the word "acknowledging" is to accept or recognize something, such as a fact, a situation, or a person's authority.
Etymology of acknowledging
The word "acknowledging" comes from the Old English words "on" (meaning "toward" or "against") and "cnÄwan" (meaning "to know"), with the suffix "-ing" added to form a present participle
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to admit or confess" and later expanding to include the sense of "to recognize or accept"
Synonyms
acknowledging
accepting
admitting
recognizing
confirming
validating
verifying
approving
endorsing
sanctioning
ratifying
confessing
avowing
owning
conceding
allowing
granting
agreeing
acquiescing
concuring
stipulating
subscribing
attesting
testifying
witnessing
noting
noticing
discerning
perceiving
appreciating
respecting
honoring
commending
praising
extolling
lauding
eulogizing
glorifying
hailing
welcoming
greeting
saluting
acknowledging
thanking
expressing gratitude
Definitions
- The act of accepting or recognizing something, such as a fact, a situation, or a person's authority
- * The state of being accepted or recognized
- * A statement or expression of acceptance or recognition
Usage Examples
- The company is acknowledging the problem and is working to fix it
- * She acknowledging her mistake and apologized for it
- * The government is acknowledging the human rights abuses and is taking steps to address them
Antonyms
denying
rejecting
refusing
ignoring
disregarding
dismissing
negating
contradicting
opposing
protesting
objecting
dissenting
disagreeing
disclaiming
repudiating
renouncing
abjuring
disavowing
repelling
rebuffing
spurning
snubbing
overlooking
neglecting
omitting