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- pronunciation:
- aek
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lihj
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verb |
| inflections: |
acknowledges, acknowledging, acknowledged |
| definition 1: |
to admit the truth or existence of.
She would not acknowledge her mistake.- synonyms:
- accept, affirm, concede, grant, recognize
- antonyms:
- deny, reject
- similar words:
- concur, confess, credit, know, own up to
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| definition 2: |
to show thanks for.
Her grandmother acknowledged the gift with a note of thanks.- synonyms:
- appreciate
- similar words:
- thank
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| definition 3: |
to reply to; say that one has received.
I called my friend and acknowledged her invitation.- synonyms:
- answer
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| related words: |
accept, adhere, admit, answer, believe, congratulate, own, profess, respond, uphold |
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| derivation: |
acknowledgment (n.) |
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