acknowledge meaning and definition

ACKNOWLEDGE verb

Definition of acknowledge (verb)

1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
   • "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
   • synonyms: admit
   • antonym: deny
2. report the receipt of
   • "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
   • synonyms: receipt
3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
   • "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"
   • synonyms: notice
4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
   • "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
   • synonyms: recognise, recognize
5. accept as legally binding and valid
   • "acknowledge the deed"
6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
   • "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"
   • synonyms: know, recognise, recognize