verb
acknowledge
uhk-NAH-lij/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
To show recognition of something's presence or validity.
The person acknowledges the spilled drink with a raised hand.
Etymology
The older verb knowlechen meant to admit or acknowledge, not merely to possess knowledge. Blended with another verb for admitting or showing knowledge, it gave acknowledge its emphasis on expressed recognition.
In context
When we do acknowledge our impermanence
for this award, and would like to acknowledge all of the artists'
More examples
- Please acknowledge receipt of the signed contract.
- She acknowledges the arriving guests with a nod.
- He finally acknowledged his colleague's contribution to the discovery.
Forms
acknowledge · acknowledges · acknowledged · acknowledging
acknowledgment noun — Recognition of a fact, contribution, or receipt.