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acknowledge

[ak-nol-ij] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ /
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
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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
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
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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

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When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Many other agents report that Rightmove is significantly more expensive than other platforms, yet acknowledge it delivers most of their leads.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“And we acknowledge that there may be more losers and winners.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“We acknowledge that there may be more war and pain in the Middle East, but that doesn’t mean stocks will continue to follow that trend,” said Alexander Guiliano, CIO at Resonate Wealth Partners.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

There were things you and the people around you pretended not to know, because just to acknowledge that they existed meant they could get into your homes, into your beds, under your skin.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.