Definition of acknowledge

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  • acknowledge is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
  • acknowledge is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
  • acknowledge is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 26

Definition of acknowledge

  • report the receipt of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper

    Synonyms

    1. receipt
  • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority (verb)

    Examples

    1. The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne

    Synonyms

    1. know
    2. recognise
    3. recognize
  • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (verb)

    Examples

    1. He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
    2. She acknowledged his complement with a smile
    3. it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing

    Synonyms

    1. notice
  • declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of (verb)

    Examples

    1. She acknowledged that she might have forgotten

    Synonyms

    1. admit
  • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for (verb)

    Examples

    1. We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us

    Synonyms

    1. recognise
    2. recognize
  • accept as legally binding and valid (verb)

    Examples

    1. acknowledge the deed

See definition of acknowledge in Merriam Webster