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English to English verb
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of |  | Example: He admitted his errors
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
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report the receipt of | | Example: The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
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express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | | Example: He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
She acknowledged his complement with a smile
it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing
source: wordnet30
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express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for | | Example: We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
source: wordnet30
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accept as legally binding and valid | | Example: acknowledge the deed
source: wordnet30
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accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | | Example: The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
We do not recognize your gods
source: wordnet30
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To of or admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to acknowledge the being of a God. | | source: webster1913
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