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Acknowledge

/əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/

To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

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📖 Definitions of "Acknowledge"

verb

1
To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in
"to acknowledge the being of a god"
2
To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
3
To be grateful of (e.g. a benefit or a favour)
"to acknowledge a favor"
4
To report (the receipt of a message to its sender).
"This is to acknowledge your kind invitation to participate in the upcoming debate."

🔄 Synonyms of "Acknowledge"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
admitverb	(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
knowverb	(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
noticenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
citeverb	(transitive) To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
receiptnoun	A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
mentionverb	A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.

↔️ Antonyms of "Acknowledge"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
denyverb	(transitive) To assert that something is not true.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Acknowledge"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
admitverb	(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
knowverb	(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
receiptverb	To give or write a receipt (for something).
noticeverb	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
mentionverb	A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
citeverb	(transitive) To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
acknowledgmentnoun	The act of acknowledging
avowverb	(transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
affirmverb	To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
confirmationnoun	A verification that something is true or has happened.
allowverb	(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
acceptverb	(transitive) To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
approveverb	(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
endorseverb	(transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.
tributeverb	(transitive) To pay as tribute.
admissionnoun	Permission to enter, or the entrance itself; admittance; entrance; access
grantverb	(ditransitive) To give (permission or wish).
attestverb	(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.