Acknowledgingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.

See also: acknowledge, acknowledged, acknowledgement, acknowledging, acknowledgment, unacknowledged, unacknowledging.