acknowledged (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /æɡˈnɒlɪdʒd/
Definition
Accepted or admitted the existence or truth of something; recognized the importance or quality of.
Examples
She acknowledged that she had made a mistake.
His contribution to the project was widely acknowledged.
The government acknowledged the need for reform.
How to Use acknowledged
- acknowledge that (collocation)
- To admit that something is true or valid. — "He acknowledged that he had been wrong."
- acknowledge receipt of (collocation)
- To confirm that something has been received. — "Please acknowledge receipt of this important document."
- acknowledge sb/sth as (prepositional phrase)
- To recognize someone or something as having a particular status or quality. — "She was acknowledged as the leading expert in her field."
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