Acknowledging: meaning, definitions and examples

🙏

Add to dictionary

acknowledging

[ əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

recognition

Accept or admit the existence or truth of.

Synonyms

accept, admit, confess, recognize

Examples of usage

She refused to acknowledge the problem
He acknowledged his mistake and apologized

^{Context #2}

thankfulness

Show that one has noticed or recognized someone by making a gesture of appreciation.

Synonyms

appreciate, grateful, recognize, thank

Examples of usage

She acknowledged the applause with a smile
He acknowledged the support he received

Translations

Translations of the word "acknowledging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecendo

🇮🇳 स्वीकार करना

🇩🇪 anerkennend

🇮🇩 mengakui

🇺🇦 визнаючи

🇵🇱 uznając

🇯🇵 認識する

🇫🇷 reconnaissant

🇪🇸 reconociendo

🇹🇷 kabul etmek

🇰🇷 인정하는

🇸🇦 الاعتراف

🇨🇿 uznávající

🇸🇰 uznávajúci

🇨🇳 承认

🇸🇮 priznavanje

🇮🇸 viðurkenna

🇰🇿 мойындау

🇬🇪 აღიარება

🇦🇿 tanımaq

🇲🇽 reconociendo

Word origin

The word 'acknowledge' originated from the Old English word 'oncnawan', meaning 'recognize'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The prefix 'ac-' means 'toward' or 'in the direction of', and 'knowledge' refers to awareness or understanding. Over time, 'acknowledge' has evolved to represent both recognition of truth or existence, as well as gratitude and appreciation.