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acknowledge
verb(ac-knowl-edge)report the receipt of
Synonyms: receipt,
Examples:
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper.
acknowledge
verb(ac-knowl-edge)accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Examples:
The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne.
acknowledge
verb(ac-knowl-edge)express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
Synonyms: notice,
Examples:
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.
She acknowledged his complement with a smile.
It is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing.
acknowledge
verb(ac-knowl-edge)declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Synonyms: admit,
Examples:
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten.
acknowledge
verb(ac-knowl-edge)express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Examples:
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us.
acknowledge
verb(ac-knowl-edge)accept as legally binding and valid
Examples:
Acknowledge the deed.