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UK [əkˈnɒlɪdʒ] / US [əkˈnɑlɪdʒ] verb [transitive]
Word forms "acknowledge":
present tense I/you/we/they acknowledge he/she/it acknowledges present participle acknowledging past tense acknowledged past participle acknowledged

1)

a) to accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is real

He never acknowledges his mistakes (= admits that he has made them).

acknowledge that:

She won't acknowledge that there's a problem.

b) [usually passive] to know or recognize that someone or something is important

acknowledge something as being/to be something:

Wimbledon is widely acknowledged as being the premier tennis tournament.

2)

a) to let someone know that you have received something they sent you

Unfortunately, we cannot acknowledge all the letters we receive.

acknowledge receipt of something:

We will acknowledge receipt of your order if requested.

b) to thank someone for something they have done or given you, especially in writing or by saying it publicly

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of everyone who helped us.

3)

a) to show that you have seen someone or that you recognize them, for example by smiling or speaking to them

They barely acknowledge each other in public.

acknowledge someone's presence:

James acknowledged his lawyer's presence with a small nod.

b) to show that you are grateful to people who are clapping or cheering for you by waving your hand, nodding your head etc

She stood back and acknowledged the applause of the crowd.