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acknowledge

Definition for acknowledge

verb as in verbally recognize authority

verb as in admit truth or reality of something

verb as in verbally recognize receipt of something

Strongest matches

address, answer, hail, notice, reply, respond

Strong matches

greet, react, remark, return, salute, thank

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Example Sentences

Trump allies, including Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive he tapped for commerce secretary, have acknowledged that tariffs could cause short-term pain for consumers but will be worth the eventual gains for U.S. manufacturers.

From Salon

Both he and Cline acknowledged that many in the industry were uncomfortable with his decision.

From BBC

While acknowledging that hotel use had increased since the election, she pointed out that it had previously peaked at over 400 hotels under the Conservatives.

From BBC

"It adequately reflects the strong condemnation by the international community for the crimes committed by him and acknowledges the significant harm and suffering caused to the victims," she added.

From BBC

Findlay, speaking to BBC Scotland News, acknowledged foreign nationals made up a small part of the prisoner population - and that the UK government was responsible for deportations.

From BBC

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

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