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Acknowledge

//əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ//

Definitions

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1
To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.
to acknowledge the being of a god
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avow recognize admit
2
To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
By my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee.
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recognize admit allow
3
To be grateful of (e.g. a benefit or a favour
to acknowledge a favor

Word Origin

Recorded since 1553, a blend of Middle English aknowen (“to recognize, acknowledge”) and knowlechen (“to discover, reveal, acknowledge”). The former verb is from Old English oncnāwan, ācnāwan (“to kno...

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