📖 Определения и значения для слова acknowledge
📒 to accept that something is true
- acknowledge something She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
- I have to acknowledge the fact that I am partly responsible.
- It's a generally acknowledged fact.
📒 to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status
- acknowledge somebody/something The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
- The peace settlement effectively acknowledged the country's independence.
- be acknowledged as something He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.
📒 to tell somebody that you have received something that they sent to you
- All applications will be acknowledged.
- Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
- I hereby acknowledge receipt of your letter of 25 July.
📒 to show that you have noticed somebody/something by smiling, waving, etc.
- I was standing right next to her, but she didn't even acknowledge me.
- He waved, acknowledging the applause.
- They barely acknowledged each other.
📒 to publicly express thanks for help you have been given
- I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.
- He is always ready to acknowledge his debt to his teachers.