Acknowledging
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
To accept the truth or existence of something.
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ/
To accept or admit the truth or existence of.
She acknowledged her error.
💡 Simply: Saying you know something is true or real.
More Examples
He acknowledged the receipt of the letter.
The government acknowledged the problem.
How It's Used
"The company acknowledged its mistake in a public statement."
"I acknowledged his presence with a nod."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Acknowledge receipt
To confirm that something has been received.
"Please acknowledge receipt of this email."
From Middle English *acknowlechen, from Old French *connoistre (to know), from Latin *cognoscere (to get to know). The prefix 'a-' indicates 'to' or 'in', signifying a process of becoming aware.
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, primarily focusing on the acceptance of truth or facts.
Memory tip
Think of 'knowledge' - acknowledging means you're accepting the knowledge of something.
Word Origin
"to know"