Synonyms for

Acknowledging

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

Definition

The act of accepting or admitting the existence or truth of something.

Synonyms & similar words

recognize receipt notice recognise know admit deny acknowledge recognizing admitting accepting confessing granting appreciating realizing comprehending understanding perceiving noticing sensing discerning distinguishing identifying avowing declaring affirming

Synonyms by register

Formal

admitting conceding recognizing affirming

Informal

owning up to going along with giving in to

Literary

assenting avowing

Antonyms

denying disregarding ignoring rejecting refuting disavowing

Common collocations

  • acknowledging receipt
  • acknowledging the problem
  • acknowledging defeat
  • acknowledging someone
  • acknowledging the truth
  • acknowledging the error
  • acknowledging the importance

Word family

noun acknowledgment
verb acknowledge
adjective acknowledging
adverb acknowledgingly

Usage note

This word implies a formal or reluctant admission of something. It is often used in contexts where one must accept a fact or a situation, even if unwillingly.

Example sentences

  1. She was acknowledging his good work.
  2. Acknowledging the presence of the enemy is the first step to winning the battle.
  3. I am acknowledging your contribution to this project.
  4. He was not acknowledging the fact that he was wrong.
  5. Acknowledging the problem is the first step in solving it.

Quotes

  • "Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." - Eckhart Tolle
  • "Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." - Oprah Winfrey
  • "Acknowledging our weaknesses and the things we don't know is the beginning of wisdom." - Charlie Munger

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