ACKNOWLEDGE
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Acknowledge.
How to pronounce acknowledge:
US
Acknowledge - as a verb
Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Example: "He admitted his errors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
admit8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjudge17declare10hold8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Report the receipt of
Example: "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receipt11Express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
Example: "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
notice8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
react7respond10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognise12recognize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give thanksthank12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accept as legally binding and valid
Example: "Acknowledge the deed"
Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Example: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
know11recognise12recognize21Example Sentences
"She acknowledged his presence with a nod."
"I would like to acknowledge the hard work of my team."
"He failed to acknowledge his mistake."
"She refused to acknowledge her father's achievements."
"The company is quick to acknowledge customer complaints."
Word Game Points
Is ACKNOWLEDGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acknowledge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACKNOWLEDGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is ACKNOWLEDGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acknowledge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACKNOWLEDGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is ACKNOWLEDGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acknowledge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACKNOWLEDGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
