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ac·knowl·edge
(ăk-nŏl′ĭj)tr.v. ac·knowl·edged, ac·knowl·edg·ing, ac·knowl·edg·es
1. To admit the existence or truth of: The doctors acknowledged that the treatment had not been successful.
2.
a. To express recognition of; make notice of: "When he saw me acknowledge him, he smiled as if we were dear friends" (Angela Patrinos).
b. To express gratitude or appreciation for or to: acknowledged the contributions of the volunteers; acknowledged her editor in the preface to the book.
3. To report the receipt of (something) to the sender or giver: acknowledge a letter.
4. Law To accept or certify as legally binding: acknowledge a deed of ownership.
[Probably blend of Middle English knowlechen, to acknowledge (from knouen, to know; see know) and Middle English aknouen, to recognize (from Old English oncnāwan, to know : on-, on; see on + cnāwan, to know; see know).]
ac·knowl′edge·a·ble adj.
Synonyms: acknowledge, admit, own, confess, concede
These verbs express an acceptance of the reality or truth of something, especially something inconvenient, embarrassing, or detrimental to oneself. To acknowledge is to openly accept the truth of something that is usually already known or suspected: She acknowledged her mistake in a statement to the press.
Admit can suggest the acknowledgment of behavior or intentions that one knows to be wrong, embarrassing, or unseemly: He admitted under questioning that he had falsified his résumé.
Own or more commonly own up stresses acceptance of personal responsibility: "Recovering addicts ... say that when you are really in recovery, you want to own up to everything related to your drug use" (Michael Bamberger).
Confess often suggests disclosure of something that one is uncomfortable keeping to oneself: I have to confess that I lied to you.
To concede is to accept, often with reluctance or qualifications, what cannot reasonably be denied: "He conceded that he himself was not a great performer, but felt he had something that was even more important than acting ability" (Jeffrey Meyers).
These verbs express an acceptance of the reality or truth of something, especially something inconvenient, embarrassing, or detrimental to oneself. To acknowledge is to openly accept the truth of something that is usually already known or suspected: She acknowledged her mistake in a statement to the press.
Admit can suggest the acknowledgment of behavior or intentions that one knows to be wrong, embarrassing, or unseemly: He admitted under questioning that he had falsified his résumé.
Own or more commonly own up stresses acceptance of personal responsibility: "Recovering addicts ... say that when you are really in recovery, you want to own up to everything related to your drug use" (Michael Bamberger).
Confess often suggests disclosure of something that one is uncomfortable keeping to oneself: I have to confess that I lied to you.
To concede is to accept, often with reluctance or qualifications, what cannot reasonably be denied: "He conceded that he himself was not a great performer, but felt he had something that was even more important than acting ability" (Jeffrey Meyers).
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acknowledge
(əkˈnɒlɪdʒ)vb (tr)
1. (may take a clause as object) to recognize or admit the existence, truth, or reality of
2. to indicate recognition or awareness of, as by a greeting, glance, etc
3. to express appreciation or thanks for: to acknowledge a gift.
4. to make the receipt of known to the sender: to acknowledge a letter.
5. to recognize, esp in legal form, the authority, rights, or claims of
[C15: probably from earlier knowledge, on the model of Old English oncnāwan, Middle English aknowen to confess, recognize]
acˈknowledgeable adj
acˈknowledger n
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ac•knowl•edge
(ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ)v.t. -edged, -edg•ing.
1. to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of.
2. to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge applause by nodding.
3. to recognize the authority, validity, or claims of.
4. to show or express appreciation or gratitude for: to acknowledge a favor.
5. to indicate or make known the receipt of, as with a reply: to acknowledge a letter.
6. Law. to confirm as binding or of legal force.
[1475–85; acknowleche, probably b. Middle English aknou(en) to recognize and knouleche knowledge]
ac•knowl′edge•a•ble, adj.
ac•knowl′edg•er, n.
syn: acknowledge, admit, confess agree in the idea of declaring something to be true. acknowledge implies making a statement reluctantly, often about something previously doubted or denied: to acknowledge one's mistakes. admit esp. implies acknowledging under pressure: to admit a charge. confess usu. means stating somewhat formally an admission of wrongdoing or shortcoming: to confess guilt; to confess an inability to understand.
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acknowledge
Past participle: acknowledged
Gerund: acknowledging
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| Verb | 1. |  acknowledge - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"attorn - acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord; "he was attorned by the tenants" write off - concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody; "write it off as a loss" make no bones about - acknowledge freely and openly; "He makes no bones about the fact that he is gay" sustain - admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion" confess - confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith |
| 2. |  acknowledge - report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"communicate, pass along, put across, pass on, pass - transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news" | |
| 3. |  acknowledge - express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing" | |
| 4. |  acknowledge - express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"give thanks, thank - express gratitude or show appreciation to appreciate - recognize with gratitude; be grateful for | |
| 5. |  acknowledge - accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"accept - consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" | |
| 6. |  acknowledge - accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"accept - consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" |
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acknowledge
verb
1. admit, own up, allow, accept, reveal, grant, declare, recognize, yield, concede, confess, disclose, affirm, profess, divulge, accede, acquiesce, 'fess up (U.S. slang) He acknowledged that he was a drug addict.
admit deny, reject, discount, contradict, renounce, repudiate, disclaim
admit deny, reject, discount, contradict, renounce, repudiate, disclaim
2. recognize, know, see, accept, note, celebrate, perceive He is acknowledged as an excellent goal-keeper.
3. greet, address, notice, recognize, salute, nod to, accost, tip your hat to He saw her but refused to even acknowledge her.
greet reject, ignore, snub, disregard, disdain, spurn
greet reject, ignore, snub, disregard, disdain, spurn
4. reply to, answer, notice, recognize, respond to, come back to, react to, write back to, retort to They sent me a postcard acknowledging my request.
reply to deny, ignore, disregard, rebut, disavow
reply to deny, ignore, disregard, rebut, disavow
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acknowledge
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Translations
يُحَيِّـي، يُسَلِّـم عَلَىيُعَبِّر عَن شُكْرِهيَعْتَرِف بِ
odpovědět na pozdravpoděkovatpotvrdit příjemprojevit vděčnostreagovat
bekræfteerkendehilseindrømmetakke
nyugtáz
heilsa; taka kveîjuòakkastaîfesta móttöku áviîurkenna
išreikšti padėkąpadėkapasveikintipatvirtintipranešimas apie gavimą
apliecinātapstiprinātatzītizrādīt, ka pazīst kāduizteikt atzinību /pateicību
opätovať pozdravpotvrdiť príjemprejaviť vďačnosť
potrditipriznati
aldığını bildirmekgördüğünü belli etmekkabul etmekselâmlamakteşekkür etmek
acknowledge
[əkˈnɒlɪdʒ] VT1. (= admit) → reconocer; [+ claim, truth] → admitir; [+ crime] → confesarse culpable de
I acknowledge that → reconozco que ...
to acknowledge defeat → darse por vencido
to acknowledge that sb is superior; acknowledge sb as superior → reconocer que algn es mejor
to acknowledge sb as leader → reconocer a algn como jefe
I acknowledge myself the loser → reconozco que he perdido
she acknowledged herself in the wrong → reconoció que estaba equivocada
I acknowledge that → reconozco que ...
to acknowledge defeat → darse por vencido
to acknowledge that sb is superior; acknowledge sb as superior → reconocer que algn es mejor
to acknowledge sb as leader → reconocer a algn como jefe
I acknowledge myself the loser → reconozco que he perdido
she acknowledged herself in the wrong → reconoció que estaba equivocada
3. (also acknowledge receipt of) [+ letter] → acusar recibo de
4. (= greet) [+ person] → saludar; (= reply to) [+ greeting] → contestar a
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acknowledge
[ækˈnɒlɪdʒ] vt (= admit) [+ fact, problem, legitimacy] → reconnaître
to acknowledge sb as sth → reconnaître qn comme qch
He is widely acknowledged as an excellent goalkeeper → Il est largement reconnu comme un excellent gardien de but.
to acknowledge that ... → reconnaître que ...
to acknowledge sb as sth → reconnaître qn comme qch
He is widely acknowledged as an excellent goalkeeper → Il est largement reconnu comme un excellent gardien de but.
to acknowledge that ... → reconnaître que ...
(= show appreciation, recognition of) [+ applause, cheering, compliments, kindness] → saluer en réponse à
[+ person] → adresser un regard à qn
He never even bothered to acknowledge her → Il n'a jamais pris la peine même de lui adresser un regard.
He never even bothered to acknowledge her → Il n'a jamais pris la peine même de lui adresser un regard.
[+ letter, parcel] (by replying) → accuser réception de
They sent me a postcard acknowledging my application → Ils m'ont envoyé une carte accusant réception de ma candidature.
to acknowledge receipt of sth → accuser réception de qch
They sent me a postcard acknowledging my application → Ils m'ont envoyé une carte accusant réception de ma candidature.
to acknowledge receipt of sth → accuser réception de qch
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acknowledge
vt → anerkennen; quotation → angeben; (= admit) truth, fault, defeat etc → eingestehen, zugeben; (= note receipt of) letter, present etc → den Empfang bestätigen von; (= respond to) greetings, cheers etc → erwidern; to acknowledge oneself beaten → sich geschlagen geben; to acknowledge somebody’s presence/existence → jds Anwesenheit/Existenz zur Kenntnis nehmen
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
acknowledge
[əkˈnɒlɪdʒ] vt (mistake) → riconoscere, ammettere; (truth) → riconoscere; (claim) → prendere atto di; (letter) (also acknowledge receipt of) → accusare ricevuta di; (help, present) → manifestare la propria gratitudine per; (greeting) → rispondere a, ricambiareI smiled at him but he didn't even acknowledge me → gli ho sorriso ma lui non ha nemmeno dato segno di accorgersi di me
to acknowledge sb as leader → riconoscere qn come capo
to acknowledge o.s. beaten → ammettere la propria sconfitta
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
acknowledge
(əkˈnolidʒ) verb1. to admit as being fact. He acknowledged defeat; He acknowledged that I was right.
2. to say (usually in writing) that one has received (something). He acknowledged the letter.
3. to give thanks for. He acknowledged their help.
4. to greet someone. He acknowledged her by waving.
acknowledg(e)ment nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
acknowledge
vt. reconocer, agradecer; [correspondence] acusar recibo.
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