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Third Person
acknowledges
Present Participle
acknowledging
Past Tense
acknowledged
Past Participle
acknowledged
1
to openly accept something as true or real
transitive
- For the therapy to be effective, one must first acknowledge their feelings and emotions.
- Despite the overwhelming evidence, she wouldn't acknowledge her mistake.
- Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns.
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to confirm or report the receipt of something, often by providing a response or notification
transitive
- The recipient acknowledged receipt of the package by signing the delivery slip.
- Please acknowledge receipt of this email by replying with a confirmation.
- Upon receiving the letter, she promptly acknowledged its receipt with a brief note of thanks.
- The office manager acknowledged receipt of the report, confirming that it had been received.
- The bank acknowledged receipt of the wire transfer, crediting the funds to the recipient's account.
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to notice and show recognition to someone
transitive
- The director made sure to acknowledge every actor's contribution during the play's finale
- She waved, and he smiled to acknowledge her presence.
- She nodded her head to acknowledge the stranger's friendly smile as she passed by.
- The teacher acknowledged the student's raised hand and invited them to speak in front of the class.
- The receptionist acknowledged the waiting guests with a warm greeting as they entered the hotel lobby.
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to publicly show thankfulness and gratitude for someone
transitive
- The CEO acknowledged the hard work of the employees during the company meeting.
- The mayor acknowledged the contributions of the volunteers at the community event.
- The author acknowledged the support of their family and friends in the dedication of their latest book.
- She sent a thank-you note to acknowledge the thoughtful gift she received for her birthday.
- The coach acknowledged the efforts of the team's captain in motivating the players during a difficult game.
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to recognize or admit the importance, significance, or quality of something
transitive
- The artist acknowledged the skill and talent of her peers, expressing admiration for their work.
- The teacher acknowledged the creativity of the student's project.
- The architect acknowledged the innovative design of the new building, praising its unique and sustainable features.
- The athlete acknowledged the strength of their opponent, recognizing their skill and athleticism.
- The researcher acknowledged the significance of the study's findings.
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to formally recognize or accept someone as having a particular status, role, or relationship
- The council acknowledged her as the rightful owner of the property, granting her legal ownership.
- The congregation acknowledged the pastor as their spiritual leader.
- The citizens acknowledged the mayor as their representative, electing her to lead the city.
- The committee acknowledged him as the expert in the field, deferring to his knowledge and expertise.
- The company acknowledged her as the top performer of the year.