acknowledge
🇺🇸
/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
🇬🇧
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
verb
B2
to accept that something is true
We acknowledge that the plan has some problems.
B2
to accept someone's authority or status
The government must acknowledge the new leader.
R
to say you received something
Please acknowledge that you got this message.
R
to show you noticed someone or something
She smiled to acknowledge the friendly wave.
R
to thank someone for help
We acknowledge the support from our community.
translation
to accept that something is true; to accept someone's authority or status; to say you received something; to show you noticed someone or something; to thank someone for help
Word Forms
3rd Present
acknowledges
Past
acknowledged
Perfect
acknowledged
Progressive
acknowledging