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What does acknowledge mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word acknowledge? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in
  2. To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
  3. To be grateful of (e.g. a benefit or an favour)
  4. To notify receipt, as of a letter.
  5. To own as genuine or valid; to assent to (a legal instrument) to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form.
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Generally horse riders acknowledge their appreciation by raising their hands and smiling although there are the exceptions.
Here, if your father refuses to acknowledge you as his son, then you are named unwanted, and no one will accept you.
We speak the same language, understand the same cultural codes and implicitly acknowledge the validity of this type of academic product.
I looked up, right at him, and didn't smile, wave, or even acknowledge him in any way.
Until recently, it was assumed that women rarely sexually abused children, but studies now acknowledge the existence of female perpetrators.
They are accused of the act, lectured to, and forced to acknowledge the moral superiority of the accusers.

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