| Verb | 1. | acknowledge - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"attorn - acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord; "he was attorned by the tenants" write off - concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody; "write it off as a loss" sustain - admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion" confess - confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith confess, shrive, squeal - confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure avouch, avow - admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about adjudge, declare, hold - declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent" | |
| 2. | acknowledge - report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper" | |
| 3. | acknowledge - 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"cite, mention - commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" | |
| 4. | acknowledge - express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"appreciate - recognize with gratitude; be grateful for | |
| 5. | acknowledge - accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"accept - consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" | |
| 6. | acknowledge - 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"accept - consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" | |