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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ak-nol-ij
Phonetic Transcription : ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ



Definition of acknowledge

Origin :
  • 1550s, a blend of Middle English aknow (from Old English oncnawan "understand," from on + cnawan "recognize;" see know) and Middle English knowlechen "admit, acknowledge" (c.1200; see knowledge). In the merger, a parasitic -c- slipped in, so that while the kn- became a simple "n" sound (as in know), the -c- stepped up to preserve, in this word, the ancient "kn-" sound. Related: Acknowledged; acknowledging.
  • verb verbally recognize authority
  • verb admit truth or reality of something
  • verb verbally recognize receipt of something
Example sentences :
  • Things looked unpromising, he couldn't but acknowledge, for his young client.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • I acknowledge my obligations to the masses of my countrymen, and to them alone.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Let me acknowledge that there was much need of self-persuasion to arrive at this conclusion.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • I have to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters, dated 23d and 25th inst.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favours of the 22d and 29th ult.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • Thus cornered, he had to acknowledge that Anna had been out of sorts.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • What do we acknowledge and for what do we pray in this petition?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • By praying God to give us our daily bread, we acknowledge that it comes from Him.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • You acknowledge it may be a wrong opinion; but still it is your opinion.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Show them you've no feeling, and they'll acknowledge you for a woman of fashion.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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