Acknowledge vs. Acknowledgement — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Acknowledge and Acknowledgement
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Acknowledge
Accept or admit the existence or truth of
The plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities
The government acknowledged that the tax was unfair
‘That's true,’ she acknowledged
Acknowledgement
The act of admitting the existence or truth of something
Acknowledgment that the service was poor.
Acknowledge
Recognize the importance or quality of
The hotel is widely acknowledged as one of Cornwall's finest
The art world has begun to acknowledge his genius
Acknowledgement
Recognition or notice
Peace based on acknowledgment of a nation's sovereignty.
Acknowledge
Show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting
She refused to acknowledge my presence
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Acknowledgement
An expression of thanks or appreciation
Included acknowledgments of people who helped in making the book.
Acknowledge
To admit the existence or truth of
The doctors acknowledged that the treatment had not been successful.
Acknowledgement
An answer or response in return for something
Sent an acknowledgment of receipt of the letter.
Acknowledge
To express recognition of; make notice of
"When he saw me acknowledge him, he smiled as if we were dear friends" (Angela Patrinos).
Acknowledgement
(Law) The formal avowal of an act before a legally empowered officer, such as a judge or notary public, to ensure that the act will be legally recognized.
Acknowledge
To express gratitude or appreciation for or to
Acknowledged the contributions of the volunteers.
Acknowledged her editor in the preface to the book.
Acknowledgement
Alternative spelling of acknowledgment
Acknowledge
To report the receipt of (something) to the sender or giver
Acknowledge a letter.
Acknowledgement
The state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged;
The partners were delighted with the recognition of their work
She seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own
Acknowledge
(Law) To accept or certify as legally binding
Acknowledge a deed of ownership.
Acknowledgement
A statement acknowledging something or someone;
She must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment
The preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her
Acknowledge
(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in
To acknowledge the being of a god
Acknowledge
(transitive) To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
Acknowledge
(transitive) To be grateful of (e.g. a benefit or a favour)
To acknowledge a favor
Acknowledge
(transitive) To report (the receipt of a message to its sender).
This is to acknowledge your kind invitation to participate in the upcoming debate.
Acknowledge
(transitive) To own as genuine or valid; to assent to (a legal instrument) to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form.
Acknowledge
To own or admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to acknowledge the being of a God.
I acknowledge my transgressions.
For ends generally acknowledged to be good.
Acknowledge
To own or recognize in a particular character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him.
By my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee.
Acknowledge
To own with gratitude or as a benefit or an obligation; as, to acknowledge a favor, the receipt of a letter.
They his gifts acknowledged none.
Acknowledge
To own as genuine; to assent to, as a legal instrument, to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form; as, to acknowledge a deed.
Acknowledge
Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of;
He admitted his errors
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
Acknowledge
Report the receipt of;
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
Acknowledge
Express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with;
He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
She acknowledged his complement with a smile
It is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing
Acknowledge
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
Acknowledge
Accept as legally binding and valid;
Acknowledge the deed
Acknowledge
Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority;
The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
We do not recognize your gods
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