acknowledge, admit, own, avow, confess mean to disclose against one's will or inclination. acknowledge implies the disclosing of something that has been or might be concealed. admit …

ACKNOWLEDGE definition: 1. to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something: 2. to tell…. Learn more.

Acknowledge definition: to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of.. See examples of ACKNOWLEDGE used in a sentence.

If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists.

Definition of acknowledge verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of. 2. to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge applause by nodding. 3. to recognize the …

recognize the existence, truth, or fact of: to acknowledge one's mistakes. to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge an acquaintance by nodding.