acknowledge
ak no lij
- v declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten - v report the receipt of
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper - v 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 - v express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us - v accept as legally binding and valid
acknowledge the deed - v 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
- Chen Kaiges stately, volcanic epic was one of the first Mainland films to acknowledge that damage wrought by Maoism.
- Executives who operate these sites acknowledge the concerns but say they lack the ability to monitor millions of daily exchanges and can't even verify members' ages.
- Rather than acknowledge the mistake, as is American journalistic convention, with a clearly posted correction or clarification, the Telegraph simply changed the copy on their web story after the Department of Defense complained.