acknowledge
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Definitions
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
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report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
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express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one''s own writing"
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express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
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accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"
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accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"
More General Terms
accept
adjudge
communicate
declare
give thanks
hold
pass
pass along
pass on
put across
react
respond
thank