Acknowledgingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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acknowledgingly

[ əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋli ]

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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.