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acknowledgingly

[ əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a way that shows recognition or acceptance of something

Acknowledge is a verb that means to accept or admit the existence or truth of something. When used as an adverb, acknowledgingly describes the action of acknowledging in a manner that shows recognition or acceptance.

Synonyms

acceptingly, admittingly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
acknowledgingly	This word is appropriate when one wants to recognize or admit something, often in an understanding or thoughtful manner. She nodded acknowledgingly as she listened to her friend's story
admittingly	This word is suitable when one wants to confess or own up to something, often reluctantly or with a sense of vulnerability. She spoke admittingly about her mistakes in the project
acceptingly	Use this term when you want to indicate agreement or readiness to receive something without objection. He sighed acceptingly, ready to face the changes in his life

Word

Description / Examples

acknowledgingly

This word is appropriate when one wants to recognize or admit something, often in an understanding or thoughtful manner.

She nodded acknowledgingly as she listened to her friend's story

admittingly

This word is suitable when one wants to confess or own up to something, often reluctantly or with a sense of vulnerability.

She spoke admittingly about her mistakes in the project

acceptingly

Use this term when you want to indicate agreement or readiness to receive something without objection.

He sighed acceptingly, ready to face the changes in his life

Examples of usage

He nodded acknowledgingly when he saw his friend across the room.
She smiled acknowledgingly at the compliment she received.
The teacher looked at the student acknowledgingly after he answered the question correctly.

Translations

Translations of the word "acknowledgingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecidamente

🇮🇳 स्वीकृतिपूर्वक

🇩🇪 anerkennend

🇮🇩 dengan pengakuan

🇺🇦 визнаючи

🇵🇱 uznając

🇯🇵 認識して

🇫🇷 reconnaissant

🇪🇸 reconociendo

🇹🇷 kabul ederek

🇰🇷 인정하며

🇸🇦 باعتراف

🇨🇿 uznávajíc

🇸🇰 uznávajúc

🇨🇳 承认地

🇸🇮 priznavajoč

🇮🇸 viðurkenning

🇰🇿 мойындап

🇬🇪 აღიარებით

🇦🇿 tanımaqla

🇲🇽 reconociendo

Etymology

The word 'acknowledgingly' is derived from the verb 'acknowledge,' which comes from the Old English word 'oncnawan,' meaning 'understand.' The prefix 'ac-' means 'toward' or 'forth,' and 'knowledge' refers to understanding or awareness. Therefore, 'acknowledgingly' emphasizes the action of acknowledging in a way that shows recognition or acceptance.