Acknowledged: meaning, definitions and examples

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acknowledged

[ əkˈnɒlɪdʒd ]

^{Context #1}

formal

accept or admit the existence or truth of

Synonyms

accept, admit, recognize

Examples of usage

she acknowledged that she was at fault
he acknowledged the diversity of opinion

^{Context #2}

formal

show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting

Synonyms

greet, nod, wave

Examples of usage

she waved to acknowledge me
he acknowledged her with a smile

Translations

Translations of the word "acknowledged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecido

🇮🇳 स्वीकृत

🇩🇪 anerkannt

🇮🇩 diakui

🇺🇦 визнаний

🇵🇱 uznany

🇯🇵 承認された

🇫🇷 reconnu

🇪🇸 reconocido

🇹🇷 tanınmış

🇰🇷 인정된

🇸🇦 معترف به

🇨🇿 uznaný

🇸🇰 uznaný

🇨🇳 承认的

🇸🇮 priznan

🇮🇸 viðurkenndur

🇰🇿 мойындалған

🇬🇪 აღიარებული

🇦🇿 tanınmış

🇲🇽 reconocido

Word origin

The word 'acknowledge' originated from the Latin word 'acknowledgere', which is a combination of 'ad' (towards) and 'cognoscere' (to recognize). It entered the English language in the late 15th century with the meaning of recognizing or admitting something. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both accepting the truth of a statement and showing recognition or appreciation for someone or something.