ACKNOWLEDGE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
    • We do not recognize your gods
    Hypernyms(s) acknowledge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • accept as legally binding and valid
    Usage Example(s)
    • acknowledge the deed
    Hypernyms(s) acknowledge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He admitted his errors
    • She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
    Hypernyms(s) acknowledge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
    Hypernyms(s) acknowledge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • report the receipt of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
    Hypernyms(s) acknowledge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) acknowledge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)