acknowledge
Meaning
To acknowledge something means to recognize its existence, validity, or importance, often by expressing appreciation or acceptance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "acknowledge" with "recognize," as they have similar meanings but are used in different contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walked
into
the
small
meeting
room
with
a
notebook
and
a
cup
of
coffee
,
ready
to
talk
about
the
new
project
.
Her
manager
thanked
her
for
the
hard
work
and
asked
the
team
to
acknowledge
the
changes
in
the
schedule
.
Anna
explained
the
reasons
for
the
delay
and
said
she
would
adjust
the
plan
to
meet
the
new
deadline
.
Everyone
agreed
to
help
and
left
the
meeting
feeling
more
confident
about
the
next
steps
.
Common Phrases
acknowledge receipt
acknowledge the contribution
acknowledge the importance
Synonyms
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