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acknowledges

VERB

verbally recognize authority

Synonyms

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accept agree defend endorse recognize support

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accede acquiesce allow approve certify grant own ratify uphold yield

WEAK

attest to defer to subscribe to take an oath

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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

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accept concede confess declare profess recognize

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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

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conceal deny disagree disavow dispute hide refuse reject repudiate

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condemn disallow disapprove protest veto

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abjure contradict disregard forswear ignore renounce

VERB

verbally recognize receipt of something

Synonyms

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address answer hail notice reply respond

STRONG

greet react remark return salute thank

Antonyms

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ask ignore overlook question request slight

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abjure contradict disavow disregard forswear refuse renounce repudiate

Example Sentences

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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

But as the SEC now acknowledges, this provision doesn’t let the agency require companies to disclose anything that it or some public investors may want.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The award "acknowledges the sacrifice and endurance of local Palestinian media professionals living and working in a war zone," said WAN-IFRA, which holds its 2026 World News Media Congress from Monday to Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

One group of men we spoke to outside El Temach's Las Vegas show told us what they liked about his content - that he encourages discipline, inspires them to find self-confidence, and acknowledges their problems.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Darius acknowledges this new boy with just a head nod.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi