acknowledge

verb
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
to accept, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something

Example Sentences

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

She refused to acknowledge her mistake.

Example Expressions

acknowledge receipt

Synonyms

admit, recognize, accept, confess, concede, confirm
Entry 1
admit, recognize, accept, confess
Entry 2
admit, accept, recognize, concede, confirm

Antonyms

deny, ignore, reject, dispute
Entry 1
deny, ignore, reject, dispute
Entry 2
deny, ignore, reject

Collocations

acknowledge openly, acknowledge mistake, acknowledge receipt, acknowledge contribution, acknowledge truth
Entry 1
acknowledge openly, acknowledge mistake, acknowledge receipt, acknowledge contribution
Entry 2
acknowledge mistake, acknowledge receipt, acknowledge contribution, acknowledge truth

Related Vocabularies

to protect someone or something from danger; to watch over
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.
To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake.
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

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