acknowledge

US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

A2

verb

  • to publicly express appreciation
  • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • To say you accept the truth or value of something

other

  • To accept or admit the truth or existence of something.
  • To accept or admit the truth or existence of something.
  • To confirm that you have received something.
  • To indicate that you have received something.
  • To accept or admit the truth or existence of something.
  • To indicate that one has noticed someone or something; to respond to.
  • To show that you have noticed someone or something and that you consider them important.

Examples

a truth that is universally acknowledged

He acknowledged publicly that he might have made a mistake.