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acknowledges

VERB

verbally recognize authority

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree defend endorse recognize support

STRONG

accede acquiesce allow approve certify grant own ratify uphold yield

WEAK

attest to defer to subscribe to take an oath

Antonyms

STRONGEST

contradict decline deny disagree disapprove dispute oppose protest refuse reject renounce

STRONG

condemn disallow disavow invalidate veto

WEAK

abjure disregard forswear ignore repudiate

VERB

admit truth or reality of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept concede confess declare profess recognize

STRONG

accede acquiesce allow avow crack grant own yield

WEAK

come clean come out of closet cop a plea fess up get off chest let on open up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny disagree disavow dispute hide refuse reject repudiate

STRONG

condemn disallow disapprove protest veto

WEAK

abjure contradict disregard forswear ignore renounce

VERB

verbally recognize receipt of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address answer hail notice reply respond

STRONG

greet react remark return salute thank

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ask ignore overlook question request slight

WEAK

abjure contradict disavow disregard forswear refuse renounce repudiate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Spin acknowledges reality and tries to tilt it.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Clarke acknowledges these positive vibes are yet to be transferred to competitive football.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Grant disappears into her head sometimes, something she readily acknowledges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

While the market is supportive of long-term equity growth, he acknowledges that there could be some near-term declines or choppiness as the market tries to consolidate this latest rally.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

"We did not see a lot of future Broadway stars," he acknowledges.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan