acknowledged Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
   admit; acknowledge.
   
   • He admitted his errors
   • She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
2. verb report the receipt of
   receipt; acknowledge.
   
   • The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
3. verb express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
   notice; acknowledge.
   
   • 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
4. verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
   recognize; recognise; acknowledge.
   
   • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
5. verb accept as legally binding and valid
   acknowledge.
   
   • acknowledge the deed
6. verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
   recognize; know; recognise; acknowledge.
   
   • The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
   • We do not recognize your gods
7. adjective recognized or made known or admitted
   
   • the acknowledged leader of the community
   • a woman of acknowledged accomplishments
   • his acknowledged error
8. adjective satellite generally accepted
   

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