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acknowledge

Definition for acknowledge

verb as in verbally recognize authority

verb as in admit truth or reality of something

verb as in verbally recognize receipt of something

Strongest matches

address, answer, hail, notice, reply, respond

Strong matches

greet, react, remark, return, salute, thank

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Example Sentences

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It’s a city that has long acknowledged, even flaunted, America’s discomfort with it.

While he acknowledges that viewers might be initially thrown, he hopes they embrace his transition from tears to fears.

“This was vital for us to do, especially including those who have passed away,” acknowledged Gastman.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr himself acknowledged this as a continuing challenge on a visit to inspect a flood control dam that he then found did not exist.

From BBC

The budget airline pilots acknowledged the transmission, although their responses were difficult to hear due to the static sounds on the recording.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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