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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

The scholars acknowledge that more studies could further advance our knowledge about the issue.

And like so many of Trump’s ostensibly reluctant defenders in the legal profession, Goldstein does not acknowledge the simple fact that his proffered solution—dismissing a criminal prosecution because the defendant happened to win a presidential election—is just as “political” a choice as proceeding as if the defendant were anyone else.

From Slate

Trump’s threat to deny federal funding to schools that acknowledge transgender identities could affect curricula and the kinds of books school libraries stock.

The seven drops of “Forever Loved” will acknowledge caregivers.

Industry executives privately acknowledge that they unintentionally contributed to the erosion by making cable channels less appealing — stuffed with endless sitcom reruns, dated movies and extended commercial breaks, contributing to the rise of on-demand streaming services.

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

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