What Does ACKNOWLEDGE Mean? ACKNOWLEDGE in a Sentence
What Does ACKNOWLEDGE Mean? ACKNOWLEDGE in a Sentence
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At the end of the video, common collocations are listed. You will also find a list of common synonyms.
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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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Slide 4 – farmer
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Slide 5 – nurse
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