Synonyms for

Acknowledges

Verb / æˈknɑ:lɪdʒɪz / Another word for acknowledges — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To accept or admit the existence, truth, or reality of something.

Synonyms & similar words

recognize receipt notice recognise know admit deny acknowledge admits confirms recognizes accepts owns affirms agrees concedes grants allows accedes acquiesces certifies endorsed sanctions ratifies approves attests verifies certifies

Synonyms by register

Formal

confirms validates affirms ratifies

Informal

admits owns up to goes along with agrees to

Literary

assents concedes grants

Antonyms

denies disclaims disavows rejects refutes disputes negates

Common collocations

  • acknowledges receipt
  • acknowledges the problem
  • acknowledges the truth
  • acknowledges defeat
  • acknowledges the importance
  • acknowledges the error
  • acknowledges the contribution

Word family

noun acknowledgment
verb acknowledge
adjective acknowledged

Usage note

Often used to indicate acceptance or admission of something, whether positive or negative. Can imply recognition of validity or existence.

Example sentences

  1. Jane acknowledges the teacher's instructions before starting her work.
  2. The company acknowledges the importance of customer feedback.
  3. He acknowledges that he was wrong and apologizes.
  4. She acknowledges the efforts of her team.
  5. John acknowledges the presence of his boss in the meeting.

Quotes

  • Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind. - Lionel Hampton
  • Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone. - G.B. Stern
  • Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for. - Zig Ziglar

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