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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
2.
report the receipt of
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
3.
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
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express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
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accept as legally binding and valid
acknowledge the deed
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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
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derived forms
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1. Acknowledge / Past
acknowledged
2. Acknowledge / Third Person
acknowledges
3. Acknowledge / Present Participle
acknowledging
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