acknowledge

/ɐknˈɒlɪd‍ʒ/

/ækˈnɑɫɪdʒ/

[verb]

to acknowledge

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to accept something as true or real

synonyms : admit

antonyms : deny

report the receipt of

synonyms : receipt

to notice and show recognition to someone

synonyms : notice

to publicly show thankfulness and gratitude for someone

synonyms : recognise

recognize

accept as legally binding and valid

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

synonyms : know

recognise

recognize

Examples

1. A good leader acknowledges their weaknesses and works to improve them.

2. He has publicly acknowledged the economy is not his strong point.

3. Shouldn't we now be acknowledging blame rather than passing the buck?

4. The politician acknowledged that extremes meet, and that the most polarized political views often shared underlying fears and concerns about the future.