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adjective
- 1. recognized as being good or important: "he's an acknowledged expert in the field"
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acknowledge. verb [ T ] uk / əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ / us / əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ / Add to word list. C1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: acknowledge someone as something Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field. [ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged hav ing been at fault.
ACKNOWLEDGED definition: known or accepted by many people. Learn more.
to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: acknowledge someone as something Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field. [ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged hav ing been at fault. [ + that ] She acknowledged that she had been at fault. You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.
1. : to recognize the rights, authority, or status of. They acknowledged him as their leader. 2. : to disclose knowledge of or agreement with. She readily acknowledged her mistake. 3. a. : to express gratitude or obligation for. acknowledge a gift. b. : to take notice of. failed to acknowledge my greeting. c. : to make known the receipt of.
The meaning of ACKNOWLEDGED is generally recognized, accepted, or admitted. How to use acknowledged in a sentence.
to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of: to acknowledge one's mistakes. Synonyms: grant, confess, concede. Antonyms: disavow, disclaim, deny. to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding.
Definition of acknowledge verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. 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 compliment with a smile” “it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing” synonyms: notice. see more. verb. report the receipt of.
Acknowledged definition: widely recognized; generally accepted. See examples of ACKNOWLEDGED used in a sentence.
1. recognized as being true or existing. We are acknowledged leaders in information technology. There is an acknowledged risk of lung cancer from radon. an acknowledged decline in academic standards. 2. recognized, esp in legal form, as having authority, rights, or claims. Ptolemy had six acknowledged children. 3. stated as being received.
