What is the Definition of ACKNOWLEDGE?
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ACKNOWLEDGE (v.)
Pronounced: ak◦NOH◦lej with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Definition:
to admit the existence or truth of something;
to express recognition, to take notice of
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The picture shows a man sitting at a laptop computer with a frown on his face.
The sentence reads: In his email, he refused to acknowledge the fact that it was his mistake.
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The picture shows an elderly farmer leading two donkeys.
The sentence reads: The farmer acknowledged our presence with a big smile and a wave of the hand.
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In the picture we see a nurse in uniform, in a hospital.
The sentence reads: It is widely acknowledged that in many countries, nurses are overworked and underpaid.
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Remember, ACKNOWLEDGE means: to admit the existence or truth of something; to express recognition, to take notice of
Synonyms include:
• recognize
• accept
• respect
• admit
• greet
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Common Collocations
• acknowledge the fact
• publicly acknowledge
• widely acknowledged
• generally acknowledged
• refused to acknowledge
• begin by acknowledging
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