Dictionary Check: acknowledge

"acknowledge" is a valid word!

Scrabble 22 points
Words with Friends 26 points

Definition

verb

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

Example: "He admitted his errors"
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verb

report the receipt of

Example: "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
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verb

express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Example: "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"
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verb

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
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verb

accept as legally binding and valid

Example: "acknowledge the deed"
verb

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority

Example: "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"

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