English Dictionary
Definition acknowledge in British English
acknowledge
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
He never acknowledges his mistakes (=admits that he has made them).
Wimbledon is widely acknowledged as being the premier tennis tournament.
Unfortunately, we cannot acknowledge all the letters we receive.
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.
to show that you have seen someone or that you recognize them, for example by smiling or speaking to them
James acknowledged his lawyer's presence with a small nod.
