Synonyms for acknowledge

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ak-nol-ij

Phonetic Transcription : ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ

Top 10 synonyms for acknowledge

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Définition of acknowledge

Origin : 1550s, a blend of Middle English aknow (from Old English oncnawan "understand," from on + cnawan "recognize;" see know) and Middle English knowlechen "admit, acknowledge" (c.1200; see knowledge). In the merger, a parasitic -c- slipped in, so that while the kn- became a simple "n" sound (as in know), the -c- stepped up to preserve, in this word, the ancient "kn-" sound. Related: Acknowledged; acknowledging.

verb verbally recognize authority
verb admit truth or reality of something
verb verbally recognize receipt of something

Example sentences :

Things looked unpromising, he couldn't but acknowledge, for his young client.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

I acknowledge my obligations to the masses of my countrymen, and to them alone.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Let me acknowledge that there was much need of self-persuasion to arrive at this conclusion.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters, dated 23d and 25th inst.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favours of the 22d and 29th ult.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

Thus cornered, he had to acknowledge that Anna had been out of sorts.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

What do we acknowledge and for what do we pray in this petition?
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

By praying God to give us our daily bread, we acknowledge that it comes from Him.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

You acknowledge it may be a wrong opinion; but still it is your opinion.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Show them you've no feeling, and they'll acknowledge you for a woman of fashion.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Antonyms for acknowledge

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