Acknowledging: meaning, definitions and examples
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acknowledging
[ əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ ]
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
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.
See also: acknowledge, acknowledged, acknowledgement, acknowledgingly, acknowledgment, unacknowledged, unacknowledging.