acknowledge
//əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ//
Verb
acknowledgeInfinitive
acknowledgePresent tense
acknowledgedPast tense
acknowledgedPast participle
acknowledgingPresent participle
acknowledgesThird-person singular
1
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something
He acknowledged that he had made a mistake.
2
to show that you have noticed someone or received something by making a gesture or statement
He acknowledged me with a nod when I entered the room.
3
to express gratitude or appreciation for something
I'd like to acknowledge the support of my family during this difficult time.
4
to recognize the status, authority, or validity of someone or something
The government refused to acknowledge the new regime.