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ac⋅knowl⋅edge
[ak-nol-ij]
–verb (used with object), -edged, -edg⋅ing.
| 1. | to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of: to acknowledge one's mistakes. |
| 2. | to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding. |
| 3. | to recognize the authority, validity, or claims of: The students acknowledged the authority of the student council. |
| 4. | to show or express appreciation or gratitude for: to acknowledge a favor. |
| 5. | to indicate or make known the receipt of: to acknowledge a letter. |
| 6. | to take notice of or reply to: to acknowledge a greeting. |
| 7. | Law. to confirm as binding or of legal force: to acknowledge a deed. |
Origin:
1475–85; acknowleche, appar. either ME aknou(en) to recognize (OE oncnāwan; see a- 1 , know ) + -leche n. suffix (OE *-lǣce, by-form of -lac; cf. knowledge, wedlock ); or b. aknouen and knouleche knowledge; then a- was mistaken for ac-
1475–85; acknowleche, appar. either ME aknou(en) to recognize (OE oncnāwan; see a- 1 , know ) + -leche n. suffix (OE *-lǣce, by-form of -lac; cf. knowledge, wedlock ); or b. aknouen and knouleche knowledge; then a- was mistaken for ac-

Related forms:
ac⋅knowl⋅edge⋅a⋅ble, adjective
ac⋅knowl⋅edg⋅er, noun
Synonyms:
1. concede, confess, grant. Acknowledge, admit, confess agree in the idea of declaring something to be true. Acknowledge implies making a statement reluctantly, often about something previously denied: to acknowledge a fault. Admit especially implies acknowledging something under pressure: to admit a charge. Confess usually means stating somewhat formally an admission of wrongdoing, crime, or shortcoming: to confess guilt; to confess an inability to understand.
1. concede, confess, grant. Acknowledge, admit, confess agree in the idea of declaring something to be true. Acknowledge implies making a statement reluctantly, often about something previously denied: to acknowledge a fault. Admit especially implies acknowledging something under pressure: to admit a charge. Confess usually means stating somewhat formally an admission of wrongdoing, crime, or shortcoming: to confess guilt; to confess an inability to understand.
Antonyms:
1. deny, disclaim, disavow.
1. deny, disclaim, disavow.
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