acknowledge

Things looked unpromising, he couldn't but acknowledge, for his young client.

I acknowledge my obligations to the masses of my countrymen, and to them alone.

Let me acknowledge that there was much need of self-persuasion to arrive at this conclusion.

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters, dated 23d and 25th inst.

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favours of the 22d and 29th ult.

Thus cornered, he had to acknowledge that Anna had been out of sorts.

What do we acknowledge and for what do we pray in this petition?

By praying God to give us our daily bread, we acknowledge that it comes from Him.

You acknowledge it may be a wrong opinion; but still it is your opinion.

Show them you've no feeling, and they'll acknowledge you for a woman of fashion.