To accept or admit the existence or truth of
“I think it's time to acknowledge that you cannot sustain this unhealthy lifestyle for much longer.”
To greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of
“As their eyes met, Helen would acknowledge Don from across the room with a nod of her head and a quick smile.”
To express gratitude for or appreciation of
“The managers would like to acknowledge all of the hard work you have put into this project.”
To be recognized for one's abilities, skills or achievements
“Local residents acknowledge him as a big-hearted philanthropist.”
To make known that a letter or message has been received
“Unfortunately, nobody from the department has even bothered to acknowledge our letter.”
To commemorate or pay homage to someone, typically with a memorial
To be grateful for something
To consider or regard somebody or something as
To respond to something someone has said or written
To give evidence or testimony to the truth or factuality of
To bring up or refer to (something), usually briefly but specifically
To trust or accept as true or credible
To express gratitude or appreciation toward
To honor, especially by awarding a medal to
To convey or express in a particular way or manner
To accept a new idea or piece of advice
To allow something to exist or happen, even although one does not approve of it
To endure a punishment, ordeal or consequence, especially with dignity or stoicism
(conform to) To comply with rules, standards, or laws
To compliment someone, especially for an achievement
(respond to) To speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
(of news or an event) To react to in a specified way
To venture to say, to think something probable
To accept, acknowledge, or come to terms with a situation or outcome
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