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acknowledged

[ ak-nol-ijd ]

adjective

  1. widely recognized; generally accepted:

    an acknowledged authority on Chinese art.



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Other Words From

  • ac·knowl·edged·ly [ak-, nol, -ijd-lee, -i-jid-], adverb
  • self-ac·knowledged adjective
  • unac·knowledged adjective
  • well-ac·knowledged adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acknowledged1

First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2

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Example Sentences

Public employee unions are a little-acknowledged driver of this conflict.

Earlier in the segment, host Chuck Todd had asked him if he understood and acknowledged that black people have a fear of police.

As far as finally being acknowledged herself with that elusive Academy gold, well, Moore says she would not take it for granted.

They are fathers, describing to the rest of us what I thought was a widely acknowledged reality.

He acknowledged the theories but his voice lacked conviction.

And yet, the acknowledged state of things here is a grave fact which challenges inquiry and demands explanation.

He acknowledged him in his blessings, and gave him an inheritance, and divided him his portion in twelve tribes.

For Tony certainly acknowledged by his attitude the same threatening sense of doom that lay so heavy upon his cousin's heart.

He proceeded straight to Venice, and it may as well be acknowledged at once, Venetian art left him cold, if not indifferent.

In spite of this acknowledged defect, many of the best players in this country regard it as a legitimate and helpful device.

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