Acknowledge
verbVerb
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”
Similar:NoticeType of:ReactRespondreport the receipt of
“The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper”
Similar:ReceiptType of:PassCommunicateaccept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
“She acknowledged that she might have forgotten”
Similar:AdmitType of:DeclareAdjudgeHoldexpress obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”
accept as legally binding and valid
“acknowledge the deed”
Type of:Accept
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