acknowledging (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ/

Definition

Admitting the existence, truth, or validity of something, or showing that one has noticed or received something.

Examples

• The company finally issued a statement acknowledging the error in their recent software update.

• He waved back, acknowledging the crowd that had gathered to cheer for him.

• By acknowledging the difficulty of the task, the manager made the team feel more understood.

Synonyms of acknowledging

Words with a similar meaning to acknowledging:

• admitting
• recognizing
• conceding
• validating

Antonyms of acknowledging

Words with the opposite meaning to acknowledging:

• ignoring
• denying

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